Thoughts from a freelance writer on the unbound, nomadic, creative life.
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I'm Now a Graduate of the Stony Brook Podcast Incubator Program
I applied to the Stony Brook Podcast Incubator the way I apply to most things: on a whim. For years, I had wanted to turn a family story into a writing project but the only format it seemed to fit, the format where I could bring it to life...
Reminder: "Writing About Hard Things: Strategies for Craft & Care" is this Thursday!
(who you know from our mini-salons) and I are offering our first joint virtual workshop, “Writing About Difficult Things: Strategies for Craft & Care” on May 14 at 12 CST! We still have some spots left. You can sign up here:
Have you ever...
A Cover Letter That Hits
My least favorite genre comes out to play
We still have some spots left for my first joint virtual workshop with Sarah Kokernot!
Cranky Guide Writing "Hour" May 2026!
Still on Mondays!
Hello! It’s my birthday month and I can think of no better gift to keep giving myself than setting aside time each week to work on my own projects. Come celebrate with me! I’m keeping the write-in on Mondays at 6:30 pm CT...
Things That Made Me Less Cranky: April 2026 Edition
Welcome to my monthly list of recommendations. It is made up of completely random things/events/moments that made me less of a raging, bitter, hag despite the dumpster fire that is our world. It also includes food-centric suggestions. Enjoy...
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Freelance writer, translator and bon vivant. Living the bicoastal life (Peru + USA). Current Podcast Incubator Fellow at Stony Brook University.
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