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The Art of the Caveat
How to lead with what you mean, and set aside what you don’t
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"We're All Chasing the Click"
The two elements of writing that inevitably get you in the gut
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💌 8 Years of Slant Letter + What's Next
You asked, and today I'm answering.
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The Art of Making the Common Uncommon
On the solar eclipse + reading to be wowed.
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Stephanie Duncan Smith
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How to Write Memoir that Makes Room for Your Reader
Three movements personal narrative must make if you want it to "travel."
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Where the Wild Things Create
And other inspirations for your February
8
The Situation and the Story
A personal essay from me + writing prompt for you
12
The Secret Life of Mirror Neurons
On empathy as the essential practice of the writer.
12
Just Weird Enough to Work
The case for taking creative risks + seven things from George Saunders
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Learning from the Literary Device of Juxtaposition
A Close Reading of Tish Harrison Warren’s Prayer in the Night
7
Writing into Paradox
A personal essay from me + a writing prompt for you.
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What to Do When the Words No Longer Fit
Creative possibilities for language that you’ve outgrown, is outdated, or outright cringeworthy.
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