Guy reading by lake Photo by Ben White on Unsplash I thought writing all of my thoughts down every single day either in a journal or a Medium.com article would be therapeutic. And, it is when I really need to vent. But, some days I need a break from writing, otherwise, it stresses me out and I burn …
Nobody READS Anymore
Man stepping on debris Photo by Quinten de Graaf on Unsplash Every time I hear the phrase in the title of this post. My blood boils. Usually, a well-meaning family member reminds me of the fact that "Nobody Reads Anymore". Those kinds of statements, even if a smidge true, are so obtuse that I hate myself for believing …
The Best Ways To Prevent Writer’s Fatigue
Your regular writing routine falters. Ideas no longer flow from your skull like a junior high student's volcano project. You know your content needs to be king, but you feel more like an indentured servant to it. Then, the worse thing possible happens; writing stops feeling entertaining. Your "I ❤ The Writer's Life" smartphone's lock …
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D. A. Smith Writes Update: Starting A New Job is… Tiresome!
Yep. I knew this was going to happen. Last month, I started a new insurance desk job. My last insurance job dumped me two months before I released my first sci-fi novel. The extra time being laid-off gave me opportunities to write more and market. However, after three whole months with no leads on a …
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Indie Authors Thoughts Before & After Self-Publishing Their 1st Novel (Infographic)
I just self-published my novel Syphons. And, I feel like I have a better grasp of what it takes to be an indie-author. I will admit that the process had me equally tired and excited to create more works. Hopefully, this funny infographic will explain my feelings about self-publishing. Fellow indie authors did you feel …
Reflecting at The SunLit Literary Festival in Florida: A Lesson in Owning The Fact You Are an Author
Sunshine beamed across the tall windows of the public library as I made my way towards the Sunlit Literary Festival that Saturday afternoon. Hope in my heart, and a little pep in my step. I walked briskly past the man who asked me if I wanted to sign up to vote regarding assault rifles. I …
Fun in the Sun With D. A. Smith Writes – Goals Update
Hiya literary fans, As I write this, I'm sitting at Sunset Park. Sunlight sparkles down on the dancing waves. Boats and wave runners are filling the relative silence with the growl of their motors. The sky is bright, blue, and clear. And, the breeze brushing against my skin is unexpectedly cool, but refreshing for mid-April …
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You Don’t Miss Something ‘Til It’s Gone
Photo by Miguel Bruna on Unsplash It's funny, the old saying that goes like this: You don't miss something until it's gone. The last couple of weeks, I've been worried about how to sustain my disabled mother and myself financial. I have a lot of pressure on my shoulders as a 24-year-old who has been working full-time for …
Hey! It’s Time for An Update & A New Giveaway (Coming Soon)
Where did March go? I can't believe it's already April and less than 31 days from the release of my novel, Syphons. Check out the blurb below: Interested In A Chapter Preview? Blurb: CURVY, FIERCE AND A TOTAL RIOT! SOLSTICE BELLATRIX HAS ALREADY DIED ONCE, AND SHE IS NOT ABOUT TO LET HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF. …
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Confession #1 – Avoiding Social Time for Writing Time
A few months ago, I started posting mini-confessions through my Instagram and Twitter accounts and have decided to explain the madness behind the post. I have roughly 20+ confessions and more to come. So, be prepared, here goes nothing. My confession above comes from the fact that in my youth and early adult years I …
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