Get over that writer's block

Set me loose on a good book

It seems that everywhere you turn, what you're doing has been turned into an “aesthetic.” In the online world, every mundane activity is an opportunity for branding, product placement, and up-sells. You’re not getting your steps in, you're going on a “Hot Girl Walk.” Hitting the gym requires a constellation of pre-workout supplements, Apple over-ear headphones, and Gymshark matching sets. The phenomenon of Stanley cups and their requisite accessories have turned the simple act of drinking water…

Literacy is a lie

When did reading become a… trend?

Nobody's allowed to read my first draft

Reading is fundamental

Hows that draft going?

Imagining ruining someone's life like this

I'm a writer who doesn't procrastinate…mostly. When I have a work or school deadline, I cannot procrastinate. The words need to get onto the page one way or another. It doesn't matter if the words are brilliant or foolish ; they're getting written either way. That's all well and good for writing when the alternative is negative consequences. When it comes to my own personal projects, however, that's a different story. When you're writing a novel or a short story solely for your own sick satisfa…

This man spent 14 years writing a book that nobody bought for 11 years. Now, 25 years later, it's a best seller in two weeks because of a viral video.