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Unlearning language that shrinks our sense of self-worth
And finding the words to expand it.
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How I talked to my kids about my memoir — and how you might too
On telling children the truth about illness, recovery, and the stories we carry.
Jan 8
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Write at the Edge to offer more support for writers in 2026
Announcing new paid subscriber features.
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10 questions to help spark personal essay ideas
Sep 26, 2025
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What I learned from doing 75 podcast interviews: A guide for fellow authors
Dec 4, 2025
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Grants for authors: Application tips and budget must-haves
May 22, 2025
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10 tips for navigating your book's publication week/month
Sep 4, 2025
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On sitting alone at a signing table (and finding meaning anyway)
Nov 6, 2025
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Thinking about a book tour? Here’s what I learned from mine
Dec 11, 2025
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Resurfacing the posts that resonated with you most.
Dec 29, 2025
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How to get media coverage for your book (without losing heart)
Ten lessons from pitching media — and learning to stay hopeful
Dec 18, 2025
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Thinking about a book tour? Here’s what I learned from mine
Twenty lessons from a cross-country book tour.
Dec 11, 2025
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What I learned from doing 75 podcast interviews: A guide for fellow authors
Podcasting tips for authors.
Dec 4, 2025
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The quiet harm of holiday diet talk — and why our words matter more than we think
Diet talk shouldn't be on the table this Thanksgiving.
Nov 25, 2025
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Seeing the story: Using cinematic shots to strengthen your writing
Tips on the art of observation.
Nov 20, 2025
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Memoir as time travel: How writing about the past can help & hurt us
I’ve long admired sci-fi writers who can create futuristic, imaginary worlds.
Nov 13, 2025
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