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MY MUSINGS


Indie Publishing: Perspective on Bad Reviews
We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. We know every line, backstory, and hint of subtext. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.
Jesse Lawrence
Jun 78 min read


When Words Won’t Work, I Make Art
Not every day is a writing day, especially over the last few months. While it ebbs and flows over time, my chronic illness causes brain fog that interferes with writing (and everything else). This used to frustrate me. Now, I turn to digital art to keep my mind creative.
Jesse Lawrence
Jun 17, 20255 min read


My Favorite Suicidal Jokes
I’m open about the fact that I was seriously depressed when my chronic illness set in. Twisted humor eased my worst thoughts when I thought I’d die a slow, painful death, ruining the lives of those around me. Suicidal humor did the trick when I considered ending things.
Jesse Lawrence
May 29, 20255 min read


On Writing: Fight Scenes
Wahoo! Fight scenes! Some authors hate writing fight scenes either because they aren't into violence or they struggle with how to do it. Me? I love it. They flow from me easier than most other types of writing. The pacing, the action, the heightened emotions. Maybe my experience and joy of fight scenes can help you. Fight scenes don't have to be hard! There are a few ways you can make them easier. Let's chat about some basics for a good fight scene. I'll give a few tips for i
Jesse Lawrence
Jun 11, 20249 min read


Review: Flashpoint: The Complete Series
I just finished listening to Flashpoint: The Complete Series on Audible written by Tara Ellis and Mike Kraus and narrated by Tom...
Jesse Lawrence
May 23, 20242 min read


About Me: My Chronic Illness
While I’ve been open about my chronic illness, I realized I haven’t explained it as a whole, so here goes. Here’s what's going on.
Jesse Lawrence
May 7, 202415 min read
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