Ask the Author: Joe Forrest
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Joe Forrest
Well, I only have one, currently, and it's very short.
It's a collection of short, short fiction which was mostly done during the course of my creative writing courses in college.
My current WIP is steeped in occult references, which I've studied over the years as a practicing magician of the ritual variety, not the card trick kind.
It's a collection of short, short fiction which was mostly done during the course of my creative writing courses in college.
My current WIP is steeped in occult references, which I've studied over the years as a practicing magician of the ritual variety, not the card trick kind.
Joe Forrest
Read and Write.
The only way I've found to overcome the very dubious concept of "writer's block" is to push through it. Like anything in life. The only way out is through.
Read a lot of stuff. Tech blogs, history websites, writing prompts, your favorite books, etc.
Write stuff. Even if it's garbage. Even if you know it's bad. You will probably still find a sentence or two worth salvaging.
The only way I've found to overcome the very dubious concept of "writer's block" is to push through it. Like anything in life. The only way out is through.
Read a lot of stuff. Tech blogs, history websites, writing prompts, your favorite books, etc.
Write stuff. Even if it's garbage. Even if you know it's bad. You will probably still find a sentence or two worth salvaging.
Joe Forrest
Creating worlds in your head and being able to walk among them in the mindscape of imagination.
Joe Forrest
Stay the course and don't give up on your dreams.
Remember, success isn't always about a big check.
Learn how to say no.
You ALWAYS deserve to be paid for your work.
Remember, success isn't always about a big check.
Learn how to say no.
You ALWAYS deserve to be paid for your work.
Joe Forrest
I'm currently working on a comic book involving magick, action-adventure, cosmic adventures, and a lovely group of characters.
I've always wanted to do a comic book, so this is a dream project.
I've always wanted to do a comic book, so this is a dream project.
Joe Forrest
Honestly, I read a lot. Voraciously, and not just books from specific genres. Most of the time, not books at all.
I've always found that all the best ideas can be gleaned from the world around you. All they need is your unique spin to make them worthwhile as a story.
I've always found that all the best ideas can be gleaned from the world around you. All they need is your unique spin to make them worthwhile as a story.
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