Back to short fiction, query prep (again), pausing my WIP, and more
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On Writing: Following the Words
Learning when to step away from a project, and try something else
WIP Wednesday
It's decision time for OctoWIP: do I keep writing, or step away for now?
Writer’s Desk
Editing and more editing, looking ahead to query season, and more
WIP Wednesday
Picking up the pieces after NaNoWriMo
Writer’s Desk
What's next for OctoWIP, shifting gears in short fiction, and more
Reflections on NaNoWriMo 2025
As NaNoWriMo 2025 draws to a close, a moment to reflect on why this event matters
With Gratitude
On this day of gratitude, a special thank you to some of the incredible people who've made my dreams a reality
NaNoWriMo ’25: Midweek Update
Looking ahead to the next milestone in my final midweek update of the year
Writer’s Desk
NaNoWriMo winds down, closing the book (so to speak) on WOTF, and more
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