Productivity

The 15 Comforting (but Dangerous) Lies Writers Tell Themselves

Writing is hard and other fictions

Oct 2 •

53 Important (and Sometimes Harsh) Truths About Writing

What I've learned from a life surrounded by writers.

Sep 25 •

The Perfect Fit: Laying the Groundwork for Effective Collaborations

When working with editors, you get what you pay for...right?

Sep 4 •

Rushing to the Finish Line: The Pitfalls of Hasty Publishing

Be the tortoise, not the hare.

Jul 17 •

Do You Forge Ahead or Revise as You Go?

Balancing Progress and Refinement in Fiction Writing

May 15 •

Balancing Creativity and Business: A Comic Writer's Rapid Launch Strategy

Talking with comic writer Caleb Palmquist

May 1 •

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Celebrating One Year on Substack: My Favorite Posts!

Some overlooked gems for fiction writers and other humans

Apr 3 •

Alone with the Page: The Costs of Writing in Solitude

A cautionary tale about why artists need a circle of support

Mar 13 •

Sorry, Writers, but Writing Takes Work

There are no shortcuts, but writing and rewriting does get easier.

Feb 6 •

Kickstarter By the Numbers: Santa's Dark Legacy

A retrospective of the Santa's Dark Legacy Kickstarter campaign

Dec 19, 2024 •

The Lost Art of Waiting: The Benefits of Delayed Revisions

Why waiting before revising enhances your storytelling

Sep 26, 2024 •

The Secret to Consistent Writing: Pre-Writing Rituals

How to Set the Stage for Uninterrupted Creativity

Sep 12, 2024 •

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