Author Journey

The Rejection that Changed My Writing: Harsh Lessons from Publishing Gatekeepers

And how I keep going after crushing defeat

Apr 22 •

Yes, it's a masterpiece. But will anyone read it?

In defense of books people actually want to read.

Dec 5, 2024 •

The 272 Words America Needs Today

Ten sentences that still matter.

Nov 5, 2024 •

It's my birthday and I did it. I finished the novel.

What's next for me?

Sep 24, 2024 •

I cracked the code for curing my writer's block.

Hopefully now I can write 27,385 words in seven days.

Sep 17, 2024 •

Five Nuggets of Writing Wisdom That Are Saving My Novel

These words of encouragement are fueling my shitty first draft writing journey

Sep 11, 2024 •

Help me get to 100K words by September 24 (my birthday)

I'm in the most intense writing sprint of my life.

Sep 3, 2024 •

I don't know what I'm doing but I can walk through walls

Finding the silver lining with beginner's mind

Aug 20, 2024 •

Five pieces of media that helped me write 33,004 words in the last two months.

This is what I watch, listen to, and read to get my creative juices flowing.

Jun 4, 2024 •

How I Get Myself to Sit Down and Write

Four tactics to battle the procrastination gremlins

May 9, 2024 •

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