Blog
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Don’t Listen to the Critics
A brief reflection on William Faulkner’s reminder to focus on the work instead of the critics.
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How’s Your Writing Acumen?
A powerful reminder from Octavia E. Butler that persistence is one of the most valuable traits a writer can have.
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The Most Wonderful Places to Be
A reflection on the places that stay with us and the stories they inspire.
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How I Research a Story: Turning Real Places Into Fiction
How do real places become believable fiction? Here’s the five-step research workflow I use to turn maps, archives, and sensory details into scenes that feel…