author life

on writing for a future that might not exist

enter existential dread

Mar 25, 2024 •

writing for an invisible audience (also: announcing 1:1 zoom consultations)

because i miss seeing people

Mar 11, 2024 •

writing under the covers with your eyes closed (or: writing with disability)

I got diagnosed with lupus in 2015.

Feb 21, 2024 •

the planning fallacy (and why i'm not saying yes to things anymore)

I swear I heard this precise piece of advice at least 85 times in grad school and during my postdoc:

Feb 2, 2024 •

what am i doing when i'm working but not writing

I keep trying to explain this to people.

Jan 16, 2024 •

On aging and writing for children

Trigger warning: suicidal ideation (past)

Nov 28, 2023 •

Crafting a Haven for Deep Focus: Writing Retreats At Home

Writing retreats don't have to involve leaving your house

Nov 13, 2023 •

What are agents really looking for?

An interview with my agents, Holly Root and Taylor Haggerty of Root Literary

Oct 16, 2023 •

How I sold my first adult novel

And why it's all my agents' fault

Sep 8, 2023 •

The subtle art of embarrassing yourself

Sometimes the road to good writing is paved with humiliation

Aug 31, 2023 •

Finding a critique partner

It's both harder and easier than you think

Jul 28, 2023 •

You thought you got rid of me, huh?

Jul 5, 2023 •

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