• Judge Your Writing, Not Other Writers
    Jan 23 2026

    Anything we think about other writers, we inevitably think about ourselves. Be kind to everyone, including yourself.

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    7 mins
  • In Times Like These, Do What You Love Anyway
    Jan 16 2026

    I know things are scary and crazy for a lot of us right now, but that shouldn’t mean you abandon doing the what you love. The world is always a better place when we do what means the most to us.

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    4 mins
  • Writing Isn’t Actually Hard
    Jan 9 2026

    Yes, there are times you don’t know the way forward, and yes, you will almost certainly experience rejection. But don’t tell yourself writing IS hard. When it’s going well, when you find that story, it’s naturally effortless.

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    6 mins
  • The Power of Resolutions
    Jan 2 2026

    If you set your intentions before you begin anything new, whether a story or a year, you can start to develop new habits.

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    6 mins
  • The False Division Between Work and Fun
    Dec 19 2025

    As we grow up, it’s easy to start believing that work and fun can’t be one and the same. This may be true in some professions, but it shouldn’t be so in the arts. No fun for the writer; no fun for the reader.

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    7 mins
  • Take The Pressure Off And Find Your Voice
    Dec 12 2025

    Often, the biggest obstacle to finding our voice is the pressure we put on ourselves to be “good” or be acceptable. If you take the pressure off, your voice will come naturally.

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    6 mins
  • The Only Story I Tell
    Dec 5 2025

    All my stories end the same way: Life is friendly, and the natural relationship between people is love. The reason there are so many to tell is there are so many times this doesn’t seem to be the case.

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    6 mins
  • Your Job Isn’t Complicated
    Nov 28 2025

    Amuse, entertain, and inspire yourself, and mean what you say. If you can do that, the rest will take care of itself.

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    5 mins