The Comeback

The Comeback

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When a trans writer changes their name, what happens to their publication history?
It's surprisingly complicated
Dec 19, 2025 • Scott Nelson
Why I'm making queer art like my life depends on it
For the new subscribers: Hello and welcome.
Sep 26, 2025 • Scott Nelson
Quick publishing announcement
I'm awful at titles and significantly better at flash nonfiction.
Jun 26, 2025 • Scott Nelson
You are not your productivity - but also, do the sleep study.
The return of the Very Tired Catfish
Apr 8, 2025 • Scott Nelson
I'm Here
A quick update
Apr 3, 2025 • Scott Nelson
Save the date
Going to AWP this year?
Mar 13, 2025 • Scott Nelson
How to Survive a Wildfire
Okay, the title is a little dramatic.
Jan 14, 2025 • Scott Nelson
LA Locals: Be Gay Do Crime: a Storytelling Night
Saturday, Dec 7
Nov 26, 2024 • Scott Nelson
The Comeback
The Comeback
A writer restarts their career from a standstill. I gush about things I love, share updates on the journey, and test potentially bad writing and publishing advice so you don't have to.
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