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Write at the Edge

Tips and best practices for both seasoned and amateur writers who want to hone their craft.

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Watch the replay of my Substack Live with Jackie Goldschneider

We talked about recovery, the thin ideal in the age of GLP-1s, writing our memoirs, and more.

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How my latest personal essay found a home after 11 rejections

Nine lessons on pitching, rejection, patience, and finding the right editor for your work

Behind the scenes of a quick-turnaround personal essay

Lessons on pitching, reporting, and finding the right narrative from an essay about Ariana Grande

From pitch to publication: The story behind my latest freelance assignment

Ten practical tips on pitching, reporting, and promoting your work—drawn from my latest article for Slate.

Replay: Live chat with Mallary Tenore Tarpley & Rebecca Morrison

A recording from Mallary Tenore Tarpley's live video

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12 practical book promotion resources for authors

A roundup of tips and lessons learned from my first year publicizing SLIP

How to shape a nonfiction book idea

10 lessons from the early stages of the process — plus, share your perspective in a related survey.

Why I’m developing a personal essay course for journalism students

Help me build a new journalism course by recommending your favorite personal essays.

Why every email, margin note, and Instagram post counts as writing

How lower-stakes writing can help sustain creative momentum.

Join me for a memoir writing workshop this Fall

A five-week workshop through Poynter Institute on writing, shaping, and publishing memoir.