Category Archives: Portfolio

Circle of Life & Demise: The universe presents an interesting conundrum on this topic—it seems you cannot have one without the other. It’s part and parcel of everything, as in, energy cannot be created nor destroyed. #philosophy #writing #deepthoughts @nelming

Far Side Humour: I know I’ve posted this before, but it keeps popping into my head while I’m researching the Mesolithic age for my new manuscript 😊🛖 #humor #funny #research #study #prehistory #writing @nelming

Last weekend I visited the When Words Collide conference’s book market corner. So many books to choose from: everyone had backpacks and bags for shopping 👍Then I walked out of the convention centre to find a parade happening—awesome! 📚🥳 #books #writing #parade #entertainment @nelming

Yes, my dad was the inspiration for Gramps in Noetic Marj Odyssey. I’d say Lumetrio Studio did a good job of representing him in the book trailer (9) Inga M Nelson – YouTube 👨‍✈️📽️ #characters #booktrailer #writing #books @nelming

Maglev Rails: Although they may seem like science fiction, they actually work! So, I use them in the new sci-fi manuscript I’m working on. 🔭🚀🛰️ #writing #books #STEM #STEAM #science #technology #imagination @nelming

Giggle Break: whenever my brain needs a break from my imaginative writing, there’s nothing like watching my budgies cavorting around to refresh oneself 😄🦜 Wish my site allowed reels. #writing #refresh #brainhealth #mindpower #mentalclarity @nelming

Yikes, my editor has me examining which character names should be lost—does the character have more than one scene? Apparently, agents and publishers don’t like too many in the first 20,000 words, which can involve a time span of several weeks or months even. I keep thinking of how many names I say or useContinue reading “Character Names Conundrum”

Clearing the Head: nothing like ‘On Golden Pond’ to clear my head for more storytelling 🌅💡 #mindset #inspiration #storytelling #writing #books @nelming