You know that feeling of not wanting something to end—a movie, your last vacation, a phone call with an old…
My Essay Aired on a Podcast
As a writer, I always felt a sense of dread when it came to edits. I’d open my draft and…
The Bad News of Writing a Book
I’ve never been one to romanticize writing a book. I always saw it as something that felt impossible—writing all those words and…
New Subscribers, Likes, Comments, and the Tiny Rush of Dopamine
I was working on a newsletter for Memoir Junkie when it hit me. Not one subscriber in weeks? Bah. Boo. I felt… sad.
My First Story in Prison Journalism Project is Published
I’m thrilled to be a part of this and to show my perspective from the “Ouside/In,” my new column for PJP.
Podcast Edition: The Time My Parents’ Store Burned in the L.A. Riots
I interviewed my folks and created a podcast. I wanted to understand how they felt when their store was destroyed. It was also a time when they were constantly robbed at gunpoint.
I Wrote a Personal Essay for a Podcast and it Taught Me to Be Better at This
Working on this personal essay about my brother pushed me to see flaws in my writing, how to get more clear about the story, and to get more comfortable with the editing process.
I Joined Substack 8 Months Ago. Here’s the One Thing That Helped Me Grow My Email List
How do potential subscribers find me and how do I grow my list? It’s probably something a lot of people wonder when they first join Substack or if they’re thinking about signing up.
Writing to Decode Your Feelings
“I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.”—Flannery O’Connor
What’s it Like to Work With a Book Coach?
Listen to a podcast conversation with author Alyssa Jarrett about her experience working with a book coach.