How to Get the Most Out of a Writing Workshop
A writing workshop provides real-time feedback and often feels like eavesdropping on a book club composed of writers. In this Medium...
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5 Things Gardening Taught Me About Writing
Gardening and writing are both contemplative pursuits that require long-term passion and persistence. In this Medium article, I share the...
I Made Every Single Recipe from One Cookbook — Here’s What I Learned
As a goal-oriented person, sometimes I can be a little . . . intense. With over 258 items on my bucket list and counting, I’m definitely...
How to Subvert Romance Tropes
In this Medium article, I provide strategies for subverting tropes in the romance genre. This was adapted from my live presentation for...
25+ Magical Book Covers That Will Ignite Your Imagination
We're told not to judge a book by its cover, but the cover design is a reader's gateway into the story. Here, I wax poetic about 25+...
Recipe for a 250-Word Story
My collaboration video with Joe Webb, where we each wrote a story using the same prompt, inspired me to share my recipe for writing...
4 Writing Lessons from a Novel Contest Judge
After judging novel openings for the Page Turner Awards this summer, I decided to write a Medium article filled with writing tips I...
Write for One Reader
An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.
Songs of the Dead: Music That Inspires Memories
We all have songs that transport us back to a particular time and place — or a particular person. Read my musings on Medium.
6 Things I Learned When I Asked People About Their Reading Choices
A reading survey analysis on my Medium page.
3 Tips for Writing Romantic Comedies
It’s about the foreplay, not just the climax. Read my tips on writing romantic comedies on Medium.
Not All Rainbows: Rise of the Queer Antihero
To be queer is to be human — and humans are messy motherfuckers. Read my musings on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Time-Travel Stories
Your future self will thank you. Read my tips for writing time-travel stories on Medium.
On Book Burning and the Magic of Libraries
If you had to choose one book to burn, which would it be and why? And would you even be able to light the match? Read my musings on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Parodies
Most attempts at parody fall flat for three reasons: they’re poorly written, boring, and — worst of all — unfunny. Read my tips for...
3 Tips for Writing War Stories
There’s more to it than saying “war is hell.” Read my tips for writing war stories on Medium.
3 Tips for Writing Original Fairy Tales
How to craft a story that feels magical: read my tips for writing original fairy tales on Medium.
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