Grindset
Arturo, an underpaid but ambitious pharmaceutical worker, has a chance to achieve everything he's worked for his entire life. All that's standing in his way is the friend who got him the job.
David Rhoades
7 Habits for Staying Present
How a few small habits have changed my quality of life as a writer
The horror of memory loss
(Plus, why horror protagonists typically lack curiosity)
The dopamine drip of writing by hand
There's a surprising benefit to a slower, more labor-intensive writing method.
What ripping my hair out taught me about writing habits
An unfortunate childhood compulsion ended up being the foundation for my creative practice.
Award-winning novelist George Saunders on how to revise a draft
One of the best books on writing I've read is A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by
George Saunders. The book is based on a fiction workshop he teaches at Syracuse
University, and it packs an enormous amount of wisdom in a small package. I
highly recommend it.
Ray Bradbury on training as a writer
How Ray Bradbury understood writing has as much to do with athletics as with creativity.
Crawling out from under burnout
I'm recovering from a serious case of burnout. Here's what I've learned.
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
Self-publishing and what it means to be a ‘working’ writer
When the Mind Fights the Body, the Body Wins
Phones, sleep, and the cost of device availability