Category: writing

I’m published!

I just had my first short fiction piece published in Cleaver Magazine! It’s free to read and to subscribe to get more great writing from them.

June 25, 2025
All Writers Should Join Community Theatre

Really, all creatives should join community theatre. And no, I’m not just saying that because I’ve been doing it since 2004 (but really, please someone else join my group so I don’t have to go on any more ladders).

November 30, 2024
My Experience With a Developmental Editor

“You describe hot boys very well. Lol.” And other delights of working with a developmental editor!

July 12, 2024
Revise and Resubmit

Exciting news along the publishing journey!

June 23, 2024
How to Attend a Writing Conference

A week ago today I had the pleasure of attending the Philadelphia Writer’s Day Workshop, essentially a one-day writing conference. It was a great event, and much less of a financial and logistical headache than other multi-day conferences I’ve attended in the past. There are similar event all around the United States, so if you’re…

May 4, 2024
Will AI Take My Dream Job Before I Even Get It?

I’m scheduling this post 24 days in advance, so everything in it is probably extremely outdated. I’m kidding. But only a little. I’ve used AI at my day job–I doubt there’s many people who haven’t by now, whether you’re a healthcare worker or an athletic coach. We use AI to simplify our processes, speed up…

April 25, 2024
The Helsinki Bus Station Theory

“It’s simple. Stay on the bus. Stay on the f*cking bus.”

March 8, 2023
Unliving Will

“Ambulance nine, ambulance nine.” “Nine here.”

January 22, 2023
The Closest Exit

Keep in mind that the closest exit may be behind you.

December 4, 2022