Just before the new year, I finished Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch. It was incredible. I couldn’t put it down. I read the hardcover, and at 700+ pages, it was hefty — but that didn’t keep me from lugging it everywhere, because (did I say this already?) I couldn’t put it down! It might be my… [Read More]
Set intentions for your writing in the new year
These are the same reflections I ask my teachers to do every year at our Intensive retreat. My dear friend Hannah shared these questions with me for my 40th birthday, and I still use them every year. They’re kind of like a first aid kit for for my life. These will be perfect for you… [Read More]
Permission to enjoy hibernation.
As soon as the people start to line their eyelids with glitter and go to holiday parties, I press pause and gear down. This month, I’m just going to be unproductive and enjoy everything. I’ve set an autoresponder on my email that tells people not to expect timely replies. I will be reading, watching TV,… [Read More]
It’s finally here! The first, the original.
Little Bird Volume 1 is available in print! These three stories were selected by dynamic duo Jessica Westhead and Matthew Trafford. Get your copy here! (Learn more about the Little Bird Writing Contest and our first print edition, Little Bird Volume 8). p.s. Why yes, these little books would make great gifts for your writing… [Read More]
How I Wrote My Novel Using Scrivener
A few writers have asked if I think they should use Scrivener — a word processing program and management system designed for writers — so I thought I’d tell you how I used it. Scrivener helped me organize my scenes and sections (my novel doesn’t have chapters) and it was very helpful. I didn’t start… [Read More]
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