Hello writers,
One of the greatest perks of my work is watching writers take a leap forward. And there are many ways writers grow—vocabulary, technique, consistency, confidence. There are milestone moments too: finishing a draft, hiring an editor, publishing their stories.

As a teac...

Write Things: On What’s Been Stolen From You

Hello writers,
None of us know exactly how our lives will unfold or where our journeys will take us. As writers, the same can be said for our stories. We start out with one thought, destination, or idea in mind, but then—after several cha...

Write Things Newsletter: On Guilt vs. Regret

Hello writers,
As you take new steps toward your goals, you’ll encounter new obstacles. Personally, today’s topic is one I recently recognized in myself, so I wanted to share it.

It’s part of a bigger discussion, so if you have any quest...

I’m sorry, but this one might burn a bit.

You’ve probably heard the old story: if you drop a frog into boiling water, it jumps out. But if the water is room temperature and you slowly bring it to a boil, the frog stays—never realizing the danger.

This week, we’re doing a temperatu...

Hello writers,

While January can motivate some of us to dive into new projects, routines, or habits, it can have the opposite effect on others.

As the month comes to an end, I want to offer something for those of you who aren’t happy with where your writing or routine stands.

Ide...

Hello writers!

This topic might be controversial for some. 

Remember, everything in life is just a story. The beliefs we hold are simply the ones we’ve deemed to be “true.”

Idea: On Mindset

Never defend yourself or your art against criticism. Ever.

At a surface level, d...