Weekly essays about bookstores, libraries, and publishing newsletters on Substack. Also the deeply concerning amount of time I spend thinking about why one memoir book sells 12 copies while another becomes a cultural event.
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I've Learned Better Writing Happens When I Embrace Vulnerability
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Pretty much everyone wants to become a successful writer. But for one reason or another, very few people know how to make their dreams a reality.
A lot of people assume that they can build an audience of s...
Why Are Writers Are Going To Extremes To Prove They Didn’t Use AI?
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A few days ago, I read an article in The Wall Street Journal about writers intentionally leaving mistakes in their work. Apparently, some had started adding small typ...
Rediscovering My Love For Writing
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Here’s what I remember most about that day.
I’m sitting down at my desk and sipping a cup of coffee. The warmth seeps i...
Why Don't Kids Know How To Read Anymore?
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A teacher from Florida messages me on Substack late one evening with a photo from her classroom attached underneath. There’s a low bookshelf against the wall where a row of picture books sits beside a pla...
If I Had To Start My Writing Career From Scratch, Here's What I'd Wish I Knew
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I was sitting at my desk when I received a heartbreaking email. I looked at the subject line, raised my eyebrows, and dashed to the bathroom for a box of tissues.
A young man, not much older than myself, exp...
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