After Seeing Stephen Colbert Live…
I knew that attending a taping of Late Night with Stephen Colbert on Nov. 6 would be historic no matter how the election went. It
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The Scariest Thing? Regret.
Recently, while at the Atlanta airport coming home after two weeks away, I was invited to a New York City rave. That night. I considered not
😱 She Put Her Failure in The New York Times. Would You?
Remember when your parents told you to keep money talk private and never let anyone know if you’re struggling? How will we all feel less
😬 I Didn’t Think I’d Ever Admit This
Recently, I was at FinCon, the personal finance conference where you might hear someone ask, “What’s your salary?” as often as you might hear, “How
🫂 Craving Human Connection?
Things are a little tense right now. I went to Must Love Memoir last night, a reading series in NYC, and in the opening, Krystal Marie Orwig
✅ 60 Ways to Actually Finish Your Writing
Some projects seem to nevvvvveerrrrr end. I’ve spent the last year thinking about what actually gets it DONE. That’s how I came up with The
Tired of Not Getting Your Writing Done?
As writers, we all know the struggle of unfinished projects and elusive inspiration.
The Gift of Dreaming Big
Now is the perfect moment to unwrap the gift of boundless ambition.
Tackle Writing Deadlines from Anywhere in the World
After two years of working together in Zoom-land, I get to work in person, in Spanish plazas, with my developer, Rafa.
Discover the game-changing tool that travels with me.
Will AI Take Over Freelance Writing?
What does AI mean for the future of creative writing? I decided to ask it.
How I Finished My Novel … 10 Years Later
Ten years of writing, re-starting and editing, and then it happened last week: I finally finished my novel’s Sh*tty First Draft™️.
The Best Thing I Read This Week
I have a list of general questions I start with in most interviews, but often just let my curiosity lead me. This NYT opinion piece added so many more to my list.
Can Your Writing do These 3 Things?
What we can learn from words that make us uncomfortable.
Writing on Vacation
When I take any type of vacation, I try to leave all the “shoulds” of my writing life behind. Then the biggest question is, “Should I write at all on vacation?”
Pitch, Please!
Your writer senses tell you “Hey, this could be a story.” But wait! There are steps to getting your idea actually accepted.
I Hate Pitching (But I Want Fancy Bylines)
If we want those fancy bylines, we have to get past the pitch.
Put the Spirit of Summer in Your Writing
How often do you write something just for the joy of writing?
How to Get Your Writing Joy Back
Take your writing life from striving to thriving with the ultimate life hack: remembering we’re all going to die anyway.
What Does a Writers Trip to NYC Mean for My Wallet?
I did the math. Here’s a total breakdown of my business trip expenses.
Beat the Summer Writing Slump
We don’t want to look back in the fall and think, “Bleh, I have to start all over again!” Inertia is a b-word.
Is Being a Writer Bad for Your Health?
Writing can be a solitary activity, so having a community of fellow writers to celebrate with and commiserate with has been incredibly rewarding.