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Things Fall Away

May 8, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 1 Comment

The new job comes with an actual commute, a thing I’ve not had to contend with for years. I’ve worked from home more than in the office for the last seven years. When I did go into the office…the office was less than five miles away. Now, depending on the time, traffic, and the route […]

Filed Under: Productivity

A New Job

April 29, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund Leave a Comment

I am the sole provider of income in our household. I pay the bills as a technical writer. Last Friday, I left the job I had for six years, nine months, and twenty-three days. It’s the longest job I’ve ever had. I start a new job this Wednesday. Changes I think about what I’m giving […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

The Best Things About Bookstores

April 24, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund Leave a Comment

Max Joseph makes movies. Sometimes they are short things built around an idea that sticks in his head — and other times he digs into something deeper. His latest movie/mini-documentary is about bookstores and what it means to slow down to read in a hurried world. (Video at the end of this entry.) My First […]

Filed Under: Books

We All Trade for Something

April 19, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund Leave a Comment

A friend who has been very busy with some bigger things life has thrown their way in recent years is finally taking a deep breath and sitting down to write. They recently asked me a couple questions and gave me a compliment that made me smile: I want to be more like you when I […]

Filed Under: Inspiration

The Benefits of Not Writing

April 12, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 2 Comments

There is a point between bigger projects when I decide to not actively write. It is a time to gather pieces of the next bigger story; it is a time to let new ideas bubble up. The Rush When I chat with people about their day jobs — whether they work outside, in warehouses, or […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips

Gathering the Pieces

April 9, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 5 Comments

Before I became a technical writer, I was a billing analyst. The best thing about the job was having constant access to adding machines with long rolls of paper. (Although my wife would disagree…more on that in a moment…) If I had a thought about a story at work, I wrote it on adding machine […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips

A Brief Spring

March 20, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund Leave a Comment

There is a brief time in North Texas when the world is crisp and green. If you ignore all the allergens, you can kid yourself you live in paradise. But as quickly as spring arrives, it gives way to Texas heat. The seasons affect my writing schedule. While most people I know are excited for […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

On Criticism

February 19, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 5 Comments

It’s not uncommon in corporate America to be in a meeting and hear the dreaded, “Let’s go around the table and see what everyone thinks.” Soon, an otherwise good idea is watered down or killed by committee because everyone has a say–even those who are anything but experts about the concept or product. I suppose […]

Filed Under: Writing Tips

In Between

February 17, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund Leave a Comment

With the latest novel complete, I’ve hit that in-between stage of things where I became so used to waking up and knowing there was writing to be done. Then, after writing, I woke up knowing there were revisions to be completed. Finally, I did those last tinkering read-throughs, fixing the tiny things nobody may ever […]

Filed Under: A Magic Life, Miscellaneous

First Drafts

January 21, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 1 Comment

I’m not one to make many sweeping proclamations. Anything I write about here always comes with a sense of, “This is just what works for me, and if it helps others: great!” Like any kind of advice, writing advice can be a hit for some and a miss for others. One thing I see touted […]

Filed Under: A Magic Life, Writing Tips

Reading for Pleasure

January 15, 2019 by Christopher Gronlund 2 Comments

It’s a strange thing, reading a novel you’ve put years into making something once only imagined. In your head, you have this vision, and while every writer works differently, I think we all work until that vision becomes a solid shape we know is right for the story. Getting there can take time for some. […]

Filed Under: A Magic Life

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