Tag: writing process

20 posts
The itch to write

The itch to write

It feels like I am preparing to embark on a long journey but in reality, I am already on the way. Weird.

Jun 16, 2026

Tripping into writing with ADHD

I couldn't make writing a habit, so I built traps instead. On ADHD, desire paths, and tricking my brain into a novel.

Jun 3, 2026
STORYTELLING Part Two: The (Literal) Magic of Writing
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STORYTELLING Part Two: The (Literal) Magic of Writing

Grammar/Glamour/Grimoire. 言霊 & heka. Spelling & spellcasting. The Word. Writing is generative, not descriptive. Cultures across millennia have understood that words conjure reality. Writing conjures, symbols activate the brain, serving as telepathy across distance and time.

Mar 27, 2026
My Blogging Workflow: A routine for nearly a post a day for 4 months straight.
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My Blogging Workflow: A routine for nearly a post a day for 4 months straight.

A detailed look at my personal blogging workflow that has enabled me to write nearly a post a day for four months straight, including how I generate ideas, organize thoughts, and maintain consistency.

Mar 2, 2026
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10 Ways to Write Like the 90’s

Using the Methods of Journalists from the Past to Inspire Your Writing Today

Dec 6, 2025
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What does it mean to be a good editor?

Accessibility, Gatekeeping, and Who Gets to be Published

Dec 5, 2025
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Tough, but Fair: How to Elevate Your Craft from Blogging to Literary Journalism

On independence, integrity, and telling the truth beautifully. (featuring Better Call Saul and Homestuck?)

Nov 28, 2025
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Steal My Work

An Invitation to Theft, A Refusal of Authorship, and Why Your Name Matters Less Than Your Message

Nov 27, 2025
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THE ART OF THE MICROESSAY

29 Examples to Get You Started!

Nov 26, 2025
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The Misdirection

An Open Letter to Conservatives

Nov 23, 2025
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My Best Advice for Medium Writers with No Followers

My Experience with Medium’s Writers Circle

Nov 20, 2025
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How to Rewild Your Writing Practice

Escape the Sterile Classroom Killing Your Voice. Return to Nature.

Nov 15, 2025
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Be prolific. Accept every thought. Mythologize yourself. Show up.

How to write like the Mountain Goats to create your own body of work you’ll be proud of.

Oct 25, 2025
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Want to Decolonize Your Writing?

Note-taking with Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Oct 24, 2025
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Want to be a good researcher? Go down rabbit holes.

A love letter to Wikipedia.

Oct 17, 2025
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Yes, You Can Write about ANYTHING.

An Essay on Unlikely Connections

Sep 30, 2025
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The Dying Art of Having Something to Say

Are you a writer? Do you want to be? Read this.

Sep 25, 2025
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I Analyzed 14 Years of My Writing with Vibe Coding.

How 1,002,243 words of journal entries revealed the patterns of a writer’s mind.

Aug 13, 2025
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Walking Softly: Navigating the Transformation of a Writing Life

A resource guide for writers in transition, exploring how to build sustainable creative practices through self-publishing platforms, community workshops, mentorship programs, and grant opportunities—while learning to walk softly in a world obsessed with productivity.

May 15, 2025
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From Digital to Analog

A Love Letter to the Handwritten Page

Feb 24, 2025