A Day in the Life

There are some challenges that every freelance writer must face, and one of those challenges is… well… being a freelance writer. “So, you write,” they say. “But… what do you do?” Ow. But… valid. Like many other creative...

The Book Playlist

The truth is, I find it very difficult to listen to music and write at the same time. Seriously, how do you do it?! Every time a thought enters my mind, it gets squashed by song lyrics that make me want to get up and dance around. Not exactly productive (but fun,...

How the Big Question Got So Big

Is there a single author out there who hasn’t been caught off guard by the “big question?” You know the one. If you’re anything like me, your worst nightmare has been a crystal clear image of you, surrounded by close friends and complete...

How Knocking Out Podcast Scripts Made Me a Pro

Okay. Wow. It’s been a hot second since my last blog post, so allow me to fill you in. My mornings consist of novel editing. My afternoons consist of novel editing. My evenings consist of novel editing. And yet, somehow, I’m still getting pulled in 20...

Review: Pieces Like Pottery by Dan Buri

4/5 stars for lyrical writing and a heartfelt analysis of humanity I met Dan on Twitter around this time last year, and it was a true joy to experience his book. In the midst of its mystery and tragedy, there is something overwhelmingly peaceful about this collection...

How to Avoid the Dreaded Crap Draft

I’m writing from my phone today because my computer chose this morning to flash the dreaded “This will take a while” screen and work on updates that will likely have no effect whatsoever on my favorite apps. I love technology. But this post...

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