Resolutions rush us toward change without asking us to pause. This piece begins instead with orientation—taking an honest look at where you are before deciding what comes next.
Beyond Resolutions: Beginning with what you actually needBeyond Resolutions: Beginning with what you actually need
The turn of the year often brings a rush to declare resolutions — bold promises we’re meant to keep by sheer force of will. Beyond Resolutions invites a different approach:
How to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday BreakHow to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday Break
The holidays can scatter our rhythms and quiet our pages — that’s normal. Returning to your writing isn’t about catching up or pushing hard; it’s about gently reopening the door
When Your Writing Gets Sidelined in DecemberWhen Your Writing Gets Sidelined in December
When life fills up, even the most devoted writers step away from the page.This month, let’s explore how to honor the pause without losing your momentum.
Nurturing Your Craft: How to Propel Your Stories ForwardNurturing Your Craft: How to Propel Your Stories Forward
In this week’s Storylines, we focus on the craft decisions that strengthen your scenes and propel your narrative forward. A simple approach to making steady, meaningful progress.
How to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That LastsHow to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That Lasts
Resistance isn’t a sign that something’s wrong. It’s a sign that something meaningful is trying to be written.Let’s explore how to move from hesitation into a steady creative rhythm.
Finding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next StepFinding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next Step
No two writers are ever in the exact same place, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all program or plan. Today, let’s talk about how to understand where you are in
When Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of ReturningWhen Writers Need to Pause: The Mindset of Returning
As the year winds down, we often measure our writing in pages and progress.But what if this season wasn’t about finishing more?What if it was about returning — to our
Revision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of PassageRevision: Why It’s The Writer’s Rite of Passage
Every writer reaches a moment when the words they’ve written ask to be seen again.Revision isn’t about starting over. It’s the moment you begin to become the writer you’re meant
The Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) KnowsThe Secret Every Great Writer (and Ball Player) Knows
With the World Series on, I’ve been thinking about how writing is a lot like baseball. In this week’s Storylines, I share why writing is an evolution — a practice