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Writing Lately
When in summary, life lately is writing through change.
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Making Your Writing Sing
A short note on the power of verbs
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The Years that Ask Questions
Whether you’re in a year that asks or a year that answers, keep writing and trusting in the timing of your story.
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Does Impostor Syndrome Ever Leave?
In which I share notes on how I navigate the ugly feeling.
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The Capitalism Guide for Creators
Or the guide to juggling your side hustle and a full-time job.
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Writer, Know Thyself
How the right amount of self-awareness increases your writing productivity ✨
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Issue 23: A Personal Note
One of my favourite things about newsletters is how personal they can be. Today’s letter is pretty much a personal essay. A bit long too.
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The Small Things
disjointed productivity hacks for when you don’t have time or are recovering from burn out
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Building Your Writing Muscle
Why I pause to write short stories as I work on my book (and more stories!)
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How Resistance Produces The Finest Writing
Resisting tropes, common words, ideas and forms.
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Rediscovering the joy of reading
I’m reading as a way to stay afloat and to spark joy while at it.
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Planning your creative wedding
An excerpt from the most important lessons I learned planning my wedding.
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