It's a difficult thing, a solid thing, a hard thing: to let go. To release. But, decisions change the world.
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Tips for Consistent Quality Writing
There's a problem with doing something well: Once is rarely enough. When you do something well, two things can happen: Other people begin to expect more of you, and You begin to expect more of yourself For a writer, this can be great. A well-done piece deserves the admiration it receives, and you [...]
On Intransitive Emotions
Writing emotions is complicated. Do all your characters' emotions make sense? Tips for writing fiction and nonfiction.
Chance, Luck, & The Deus ex Machina in Fiction Writing
Use chance and luck to explore subtle nuances of a character's choices and fufill their destiny.
Writing Challenge: Include sensations of movement
The universe is in constant motion. This is my understanding of its oh-so-important laws of physics. Movement is as natural and as important to the world condition as anything. Whether writing fiction or nonfiction, it's important to address your characters movements through space. How can you describe the movements of people in their mannerisms and [...]
On the Bechdel Test
Realistically, not all conversations between characters of the same gender revolve around the opposite gender.
Fullness of Absence
Silence as a space to be filled or cherished - the very idea made me think. Isn't silence already full?
Writers Are Weird — YouTube Shout Out
Jenna Moreci explains how weird writers are. How can she be so right?
Decision Making & Writing Your Novel
Successful execution begins with successful planning. Plan your time and write better with these tips from Jeff Bezos.
The importance of animals in world building
Animals are around you all the time. Put them in your manuscript to enhance your story.