Category: Writing

The first book I ever wrote and actually finished came from me wondering what I’d do if I only had 48 hours to live because a meteor was on it’s way to earth. It was The New Pillars of Creation and then it was Planet Billionaire. The pitch: A woman finally had the perfect life,…

Everyone has a process whether they know it or not. If you plan on writing stories for a living, it’s best you learn that process now. Even if you go back through your old photos, see exactly what your process is for each story. It’ll help when you’re feeling stuck and maybe you realize, this…

A few years ago, I was scared to go to bookish and literary events by myself. I was also afraid to ask anyone to go with me for fear of being perceived as taking things too seriously. But over the last few months, I said f*ck it. I’ve lived in South Carolina for more than…