The Desk of Emily
Emily MossWeekly posts from a former biologist and project manager tackling her biggest adventure yet: becoming a novelist. Follow along as we travel the messy terrain of building a creative life.
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From Rushing My Reading to Taking My Time
Lately, I’ve been standing on the precipice of “research mode”—staring down a half of a dozen history books, wondering why I can’t seem to finish any of them. Since I’ve hit a critical juncture in my writing, and I need to stop procrastinat...
June Monthly Update
This is the first installment of a short monthly article where I reflect on my progress and learnings and share a small life update. I’d love for these to spark conversation, so let me know what’s going on in your life as well! We can learn...
How I Took the Plunge to Quit My Job
I never planned to be a writer. Not through my English degree, definitely not through my Biology degree, and not even while working at a library. It wasn’t that I wasn’t interested in it, but rather I didn’t believe that it was possible. If...
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A new addition to the Field Kit (May 2026)
As a thank you to my Supporters, my paid subscriber tier, I release one piece of downloadable content per month. Sometimes it’s a worksheet while other times it’s a visual anchor to support you on...
Why I'm Opening the Archives
When I started The Desk of Emily, I thought that I needed to show up in a certain way for people to take interest. Then, I felt a growing friction between what I thought people wanted, and what I wanted to write, as if I was constantly lett...
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Former biologist and project manager who quit the day job to go all-in on writing her debut novel. Weekly posts about the messy terrain of building a creative life.
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