Welcome to the writing room CMEEwrites blog

The Writing Room is the official CMeewrites blog, a space where I pull back the curtain on my work as an indie author. Expect posts about the books I’m writing, the routines (and bad habits) that shape my days, and the sparks of inspiration that become thrillers, dramas, and everything in between. Whether you’re here for updates, insight, or a glimpse into the messy business of storytelling, this is where it all happens.

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Plot vs Character: What I Focus on First (and Why It Changes)

Should plot come first, or should character lead the way? The truth is, plot vs character writing isn’t a rigid rule. Here’s how my approach shifts depending on the story I’m telling.

Writer’s desk at sunset with planning notes, notebooks, typewriter and the title “Sometimes the Story You Plan Isn’t the Story You Write” displayed across the image.

Sometimes Writing a Story Changes the Story You Planned

’m a planner when it comes to writing. Not the “couple of notes on my phone and hope for the best” kind either. I mean proper planning. Character bibles.Book bibles.Canon documents.Timelines.Rules...

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Why Finishing a Book Matters More Than Writing a Good One

Most writers can craft a strong opening chapter. Far fewer finish the book. Here’s why finishing a book as a writer matters more than chasing perfection — especially early in your career.

Dimly lit recording studio with an electric guitar resting on a mixing desk, surrounded by scattered notes and equipment, suggesting unfinished music work.

Unreleased: The Songs That Never Made Midnight Arcade’s Second Album

Midnight Arcade were developing a second album before the crash halted everything. This feature explores the unreleased songs, evolving live performances, and why the record was never completed.

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