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The Reading · July 17, 2022

‘You Are More Than Your Writing.’

On July 31, 2022, The Reading will go on a long hiatus.

The Reading · July 3, 2022

‘I’m So, So Tired of Having to Justify My Writing.’

Is it really terrible to be wrong?

Postscripts · July 3, 2022

On knowledge as a trapping net

What to do with the knowing we have—what we want from what we know.

The Reading · June 19, 2022

‘Can I Still Write My Memoir If It Exhausts Me?’

This book is a ghost of memoirs past.

The Reading · June 5, 2022

‘How Do I Find Joy in Big Writing Projects?’

You're juggling two minds, but you only need one.

Postscripts · June 5, 2022

Writing strategies for perfectionism

Writing against the (Platonic) form.

The Reading · May 15, 2022

‘Lately, All My Stories Fall Short.’

It’s time to look at everything everywhere all at once.

The Reading · May 1, 2022

‘What Are Friendships to a Writer’s Life?’

Few and far between. But that's not a bad thing.

Postscripts · May 1, 2022

Writing friendships and saying yes

My best writing friends have come out of situations when I’ve just said yes.

The Reading · April 17, 2022

‘What Does Better Writing Feedback Look Like?’

A good workshop is hard to come by (but here are some that have).

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