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Creative Burnout and Why I’m Pausing The Writing Cooperative After 12 Years
Alysa Liu's story is relatable and the timing is impeccable.
AI Is Not an All or Nothing Choice
This Just In: AI use isn't a moral binary. There's a practical middle path for writers.
Introducing Write Now’s Revised Second Edition!
This Just In: You can now access everything I’ve learned writing online over the last two-plus decades. Are you ready for it?
Fandom Is Being Ruined by "Fans"
How review-bombing and constant, unfounded criticism takes agency away from creators
Why Criticize When You Can Celebrate?
The attention economy destroyed our ability to dream for the sake of page views. It’s time we refocus our attention.
Celebrating a Decade on Medium
Looking back at the past ten years of writing on Medium and what comes next.
Let's Make the Internet Personal Again
This Week In Writing, we look at the once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a new internet filled with fun and originality.
The Era of Centralized Platforms Is Over
This Week In Writing, we discuss whether you should still own a website if you publish on Medium or Substack.
Are You Begging for Eyes in the Attention Economy
This Week In Writing, we explore the internet’s move away from the attention economy and how writers can make the web more personal
I Wrote a Book!
This Week In Writing, I announce my new book and provide an update on the Flash Fiction Writing Challenge!
Are You Writing For An Audience Or Authenticity?
What Emily Dickinson’s fictitious life teaches about fame
Choosing Growth Over Fear In A Time Of Uncertainty
NASA's process of landing on the moon can teach us to start choosing growth when things are hard. Tackle little things one at a time.
What We Can Learn About Writing from Bruce Springsteen
It took Bruce Springsteen six months to write Born to Run. There are a lot of things writers can learn from his process and success.
How To Write Blog Posts That People Actually Read
Let’s give the people what they really want.
Ask yourself three questions daily to become a better storyteller.
Repeating something twenty-one times develops a new habit.
What We Can Learn About Writing From Tinker Hatfield
VP of Design and Special Projects at Nike
You’re Not Going to Read This
Grasp the Hyperbole
How To Write Blog Posts That People Actually Read
Let’s give the people what they really want.
I Am Not Entitled to Internet Fame and Fortune
And Neither Are You
Seeking Validation
Just Click the Heart Button Already
How Not to Reach 25,000 Followers and Make Money on Medium
There is no silver bullet.
The Stats Matter
I was looking at the whole thing wrong.