Lessons from an Unexpected Wedding
Whether you have begun writing yet or just dream of it, whether you have finished something or not, shared it…
Writing life
Measure Your Success by What You’re Doing, Not What You Want to Do
So often we’re busy measuring our lives and our success by the lacks–what we haven’t accomplished yet, our goals that…
Norman Lear and Your Artistic Legacy
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Getting Back on Track When Your Writing Is Derailed
When I work with writers on their manuscripts, the first thing I do is ask them what story they want…
When Will You Be a “Real Writer”?
Authors often don’t believe they are “real writers” until they grab whatever external brass ring they or someone else has…
Knowledge Burnout and Information Overload
Often it seems that the more you study, the more you may feel entangled by what initially felt natural to…
What the Exploding Creator Economy Means for Authors
Artists—creators—are the indispensable source of the content insatiable consumers watch, read, listen to, and look at, as well as increasingly…
A Crash Checklist for NaNoWriMo—or Any First Draft
Facing a blank page and randomly starting to write—even if you start with a great idea or premise—is guaranteed to…
On Writing Authentically and Pursuing the Perfect Smile
Don’t try to write a perfect story. Don’t try to present exhaustively developed characters whose every life experience you’ve examined…
Doing Creative Work Amid the Sh**tstorm
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