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Two folks sparring with rapiers and daggers, on the lawn in front of a house

Process Three

As promised, I started to re-write the short based on the idea I had for starting it further along the story. Working title of this short, by the way, is "Preppers vs Commies" so I'm thinking a little tongue in cheek here. It amuses me, in

A loom in the corner of a room

Process Two

Last post I talked about the story idea creation process, and detailed how I'd gotten an idea for something I'd like to write, but was stuck on where to take it next. My next step was my usual one. I talked to my wife about it.

closeup of rapier hilt on hardwood floor

Process. The hard stuff.

Neurodivergent writing is fun. There are so many books and videos out there on how to write, exploring all the different processes and explaining it all step by step. All useful, all good advice. And yet...there is an immense gulf between people who can make use of all that

Sabre on a hardwood floor, attached to belt

Labour Day

In some ways, today is the day I really see the joy of becoming a full-time writer. I can't afford my favourite coffees anymore, so as of today I'm drinking grocery store coffee. Brand name coffee, not the bulk bin coffee. Not yet. Got myself a

Sharp medieval sword with rainbow-coloured blade and purple handle-wrap, displayed on an outdoor table

Writing Launch Month

So called, because I've decided September is my official start to writing professionally, after a month of prep. Spending this week in a week-long online writers "webinar" for scifi writers. It's a nice little perk that comes with getting a lifetime pro subscription to

Kajetan and author fencing in a dance studio, with rapiers, with a large mirror in the background

Good writing and bad writing

I used to be a snob about my reading. Didn't feel like it, but now that I've got a bit more context, I can understand what was going on. It's been a lot to unpack. Oddly enough, my appreciation for all writing started with

Author in black, posed with sword held high, threatening another fencer who is defending with off-hand dagger

Running back up

Traffic to the old blog finally petered away to nothing, so I've archived the entire thing and am starting from scratch. At some point I'll re-compile the old blog as a book. But in the meantime? Hi. Welcome to BoxWrestleFence, home of David R Packer, author.