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Five Tips for Writing an Award-Winning Book
I was only going to do one post this week but remembered I’m doing a class on this topic soon. My qualifications? My books have been nominated for awards, and I’ve won some. I’ve also studied what makes different kinds of novels and memoirs...
Yes, You Should Write for Free.
Hi writers, welcome to the halcyon days of summer 2026.
If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.
I’ll tell you something important: I don’t need money to write.
When I was a child, my teachers would tell me that I w...
We are the Champions
The first thing is to breath. The second thing is to gather oneself and be thankful. The third thing is…well, have a listen. R.I.P. Glen Hansard.
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Yes, You Must Accept Yourself to Write Well
Hello, writers! I hope you’re doing fantastically.
I write today from the Sewanee Writers Conference, a bustling gathering that never feels too big or unwieldly. A quarter of the way into the 12 day experience, I’m remember all the things...
Things I'd Tell My 13-Year Old Self
Hi Sitting in Silence friends! I speak today from the great Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. Today’s pod episode is about the things we writers and creators hold dear. I think it’s a good practice to touch base with our younger selves. Their...
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Maurice Carlos Ruffin won a 2026 Guggenheim. Since 2021, he's run Substack's Sitting in Silence, a beloved guide for creators and writers. He wrote National Bestseller The American Daughters, The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You and We Cast a Shadow.
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