A story of family, Catholicism, and etymology

Get over your fear of other people if you really want creative success

We were bad. That was the point.

How we use language matters

A simple drawing exercise to help you rediscover the meaning of perspective

How to (begin to) unpack myriad layers of privilege in your work

Art is not a competition — so stop secretly resenting all your writer friends

Stop writing out of obligation. Say what you need to say, no matter what.

I dream of dancing. It breaks my heart that I’ve never been very good at it.

On the joys of writing (even if people hate you for it)

You may disagree with your editor, but they’re (probably) right

If you’re stuck at home, dig up a half-written draft and commit to completing it