Oct 16, 2026
There’s a lot going on in the world today. AI, publishing worries, the world…the feeling that writing is somehow not as ‘important’ as any of that.
Bah!
In this episode I make the case that it’s absolutely the time you should be writing — not because I can guarantee you publishing deals, awards, cash, or...
Sep 25, 2026
What if the thing you think is supporting your writing is actually stealing your writing time?
Online writing communities can be encouraging, funny, useful, and genuinely connecting.
They can also become a very convincing substitute for writing.
In this episode, I’m talking about why StoryADay has never had the kind...
Aug 7, 2026
If you're the kind of writer who has trouble staying motivated or completing things, the upheaval and uncertainty in the world (around AI and politics and climate change and economic instability) probably aren't helping.
Here's my answer to whether you should bother (spoiler: yes) and the fundamental step you can't skip...
Jun 19, 2026
A four-week momentum/rescue plan to help keep your writing life progressing outside the bounds of a challenge like StoryADay May.
Jun 12, 2026
How can you be successful as a writer if you don't define success?
But how do you define success?
In this episode I suggest a definition of seven different writing 'modes' you can build into your success framework.