The Joy of Writing
I wasted a full-ride scholarship, got rejected from a creative writing program, and lost my first novel — here's how I found my way back to writing.
#writing
11 posts
Distraction-Free Writing - Freewrite Smart Typewriter (Hemingway Edition)
An exploration of the Freewrite Smart Typewriter as a distraction-free writing device
Distraction-Free Writing - BYOK
An exploration and review of the BYOK (bring your own keyboard) distraction-free writing device.
Distraction-Free Writing - AlphaSmart Neo
Longform writing in a world of distractions is not easy, but devices like the AlphaSmart Neo can help us reach that goal.
Blank Page Anxiety - How to Write Anyway
How to push through blank page anxiety and write anyway — on the creative struggle and why showing up matters.
Some Days You Just Don't Have It In You
A short meditation on the hard days when writing doesn't come easy — and why showing up with even a few words still counts.
The Creative Call
On recognizing the creative personality type within you and answering the call to make things, even when it's inconvenient or hard.
Create From What You're Passionate About
On creating from the overflow of your heart — why passion-driven creativity produces your best and most authentic work.
New Field Notes Setup
A blog post describing the process I employ to set up a new Field Notes pocket notebook for use.
Mental Clarity & The Joy of Field Notes
A blog post about why I love using Field Notes branded pocket notebooks for my everyday carry setup and a brief description of how I use them.
Sales Success is Boring
A short essay on the boring path to success in sales, but the path that works.