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  • Why Word-Limits Make Us Better Writers

    Every writer is familiar with the word count conundrum. After pouring hours into a write-up, cutting it down to meet a word-limit feels oddly uninspiring. However, I’ve personally discovered that challenging myself to tackle ruthless word-counts through short story contests can act as a springboard to improve my longer projects and make my prose shine…

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  • Writer on Life-Support

    Writer on Life-Support

    Writing, is hard. And the hardest part of it is the pre-work. Set aside the time, cancel plans, and sit down at the desk. Even though it sounds simple, it’s usually excruciating. But I’ve found some easy tricks to keep the process simple and sustainable, even when a thousand deadlines loom over the horizon. These…

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