The Fastest Way To Find Your Niche Is To Stop Looking For One
I wish somebody had told me this when I first started writing.
Writing Wednesdays
Weekly essays about bookstores, libraries, and publishing newsletters on Substack. Also the deeply concerning amount of time I spend thinking about why one memoir book sells 12 copies while another becomes a cultural event.
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I Have A Guilty Pleasure That Helps Me Write 1,500+ Words A Day
And I suspect many successful authors have a secret they're slightly embarrassed by.
Stop Believing This Lie If You Want To Become A Bestselling Author
The people making fast progress stopped believing it long ago.
I’ve Been A Full-Time Writer For 7 Years, And This Is My Biggest Pet Peeve
Most people pay attention to the part that matters the least.
Stop Wasting Your Time On Boring Books
The fastest way to lose your passion for reading is to treat it like a chore.
There’s a Literacy Crisis, And It’s Getting Worse
Kids are falling behind and local communities are the paying the price.
97% of Writers Never Grow an Audience. Here’s Why
They beg for attention without offering anything in return.
A Library Card Is More Valuable Than You Think
And a beautiful story from the New York Times bestselling author Gary Paulsen changed how I think about spending time in libraries.
This One Skill Separates Good Writers From Great Ones
The real magic is in noticing what other people don't.
Writing 1,000+ Words A Day Is Hard. But That’s Why It’s Worth Doing.
To be the noun, you have to do the verb.