by A. T. Baron | Feb 29, 2024 | General, Writing
A writer’s life isn’t all plotting and editing. Sometimes, we must step out from behind our computers and talk with others. We need to connect with the world around us, especially with our readers. It may not be the easiest of tasks for people who enjoy a...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 17, 2022 | General
Social media is a fantastic way for writers and illustrators to reach their audiences. When I created my website back in 2008, I shared my content with the few social platforms I felt were convenient. The number and type of platforms evolved over time, and I found a...
by A. T. Baron | Jun 1, 2020 | General, Illustrating
For those who follow me, you probably know that I love otters. That was why I started my shop, Otter Things, to sell my illustrations to other otter lovers. The last Wednesday of May is International Otter Day (or World Otter Day), and The Otter Specialist Group (OSG)...
by A. T. Baron | Nov 30, 2019 | General, Writing
It’s official; I’m a NaNoWriMo 2019 winner! I was able to hit the 50,000-word mark on November 27 at noon. I still kept writing until the end, and my final word count as November 30 was 55,222 words. As a winner, I get a certificate, winner’s badge...
by A. T. Baron | Oct 29, 2019 | General
November starts this Friday, and that means it’s time for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript between November 1 and November 30 during this annual, Internet-based creative writing project. In the past...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 1, 2019 | Fortune Cookie Friday, General
When it comes to happiness, we have to remember that it comes from within. I’ve stated this in the past, but I think it bears repeating. Our satisfaction with any experience gives us a feeling of fulfillment. But that happy feeling is dependent upon a choice. Contrary...
