I often think about characters and what makes them tick. And honestly, it comes down to their strengths and flaws and how they approach behavior, responses, and conversation. youtube.com/watch?v=0XU34m…

Just a reminder that when someone tells you to stop writing that "they smiled" in your manuscript, remind them that George RR Martin used the word "smile" 4,824 times in the current "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. My point is, write your story and enjoy the words you use.

My fingers are dead, and I blame Justin Hunt because he was like, "You should record stuff so I can record stuff and mix it and stuff, stuff." And I was like, "Okay, I'll write up some easy stuff." And he was all, "I hate you," after getting it. Oh recording, you cruel mistress.

February is the month of love, history, and, fun enough, Groundhog day and Dark Chocolate Day. I guess today is about the same as every other day when we close our eyes from the world beyond our sight. And in doing so, maybe we'll see something real.

Progress is progress—no matter the pace. Breaking Down Success is nearly there, The Write Mindset hit 300+ watch hours again, and last week’s videos tackled writing, accountability, & more. Keep going, keep writing. One step at a time. MakeARightLeftHere.com

I'm taking a moment this Friday to pause from the rush of my life, stepping back to see how far I’ve come and appreciate the effort it took me to get here. With our ever-changing lives, it's healthy to take note of our accomplishments and the effort it took to reach them.

Welcome to the new age... is that what they say? Not sure, but I know that today I'll be going over a crucial aspect of writing. But, Thomas, what's that? I'm glad you asked! How to give every sentence purpose and give your prose more value! youtube.com/live/W_pL4TkfL…

It turns out Luara Olivia is trying to make sense of what just happened to her on the ship. Oh, are you wondering what I'm talking about? It's easy—the live Sunday writing stream as I write a book in real time! Chapter 4's extended outline is in affect! youtube.com/live/b5XWWjKeK…

Sometimes I think about moving away to a large piece of land, cutting off the world, where I can write my novels and live out my life in peace. Ah, just think about it, a location where I have enough space for visitors but enough space for peace of mind.

"But Thomas, isn't my writing alone going to sell my books?" "Maybe... however, like all things, there are nuances to a career in any field." Today's live is a chance for you to ask me questions while I go over the 5 mistakes writers make in their careers. youtube.com/watch?v=C7LIuu…