Category Archives: Portfolio

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

Dune and Dictionary go hand in hand: I’ve read this series more than once. The first time around, I literally had a dictionary at my side. Learned a lot while being amazed with Frank Herbert’s mind-bending concepts 🏫😱 #books #reading #Dune #SpeculativeFiction #SciFi #ScienceFiction @nelming

Playing with Cover Ideas Although I’m not finished my manuscript “Celestial Circle of Life”, it’s always fun to play with cover ideas 😉 Which one do you prefer: one below left or two the right? #books #cover #writing #sci-fi #philosophy #spirituality #mystic @nelming