Are you feeling stuck with your writing? Not just any kind of stuck. The kind of stuck that happens because the inner critic sits on your shoulder, throwing insults at your writing like they're a character from Succession? If so, I have a solution. Try something new. And allow yourself to do it really, really…
So I did a thing. I wrote a book in two months. I know, I know. It's not in a month because it's not November. But still. People seem to think it's a big deal that I got a 68k novel done in two months. To be honest, with no false humility, I think it…
Last week, for the first time in forever, I got to go to a local art gallery. I saw the most incredible things: a sculpture where it only looks a man is being carried if you look at the shadow it cast on the wall, a watercolor that I stared at for literally fifteen minutes…
When I was a kid, the first day of school was always a big deal for me. I wanted to make a great impression after the summer. I would agonize over the perfect Lisa Frank notebook at the store and carefully ponder the perfect pattern for my pencils (flowers were always a safe bet, but…
I've recently really gotten into the show Euphoria. I know I'm late to the party, and I know it's not for everyone (it can be super hard to watch), but it's so good. What made the show amazing? A ton of things, but I think what drew me to the show the most was Rue narrating the characters'…
My husband and I are currently watching Ted Lasso because, as you know, when you think of a football coach working with a soccer team in England, you think of me. Okay, maybe not. But the show is heartfelt and kind, and there is a writing lesson in it. In one episode, Ted gives all…
Okay, so being an editor is pretty much the best job ever, but there are a few quirky things about living as one. I decided to share a few tidbits of my life in this business for your entertainment. Because who didn't love Making the Video? 1. I think about your book. All the time. Seriously,…
Right now I am seriously obsessed. As in listen to "Be My Baby" on repeat and write our names together in a notebook. What has brought on these feelings? A person? No! A Corgi? Not this time. It's a show called Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. (Yes, I know I am late to the party. But…
What: A virtual writing retreat! You will have time to write your book and ask me any questions you have. Writer's block doesn't have a chance. I might even give you a few pop culture recommendations if we have time. Who: You (a writer) and me (a writing coach whose clients have been in talks with Netflix and…
Whenever I go to an author talk, someone in the audience inevitably asks, "How did you get your idea for your book?" Well, I don't claim to be cool as Neil Gaiman or Tamora Pierce, but I am going to answer that question anyway. I was walking along a beach in the Hamptons (I understand…