Category: Essays & Creative Nonfiction
Reflective pieces on life, creativity, and finding my way as a creative weirdo.
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Mind your mental health at work
4–6 minutesMore often than not, I see my friends and peers (especially my fellow SCAD writing grads) in the same boat: having to take on a job because, right now, it’s the only way to eat and pay the bills. Too often at the expense of mental health and well-being. The job hunt never really ends…
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Why Turning 26 is Really NBD
5–8 minutesFor all the buildup to 25, it’s weird that I barely notice I’m turning 26 this month. It was such a cataclysmic milestone to be able to say I’m in my mid-20s. Now I’m suddenly looking down the barrel of mid- to late-20s. And I’m cool with it. That doesn’t sound right, does it? I’ve
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Is A Writing Degree Worth It if You Want to Be a Novelist?
6–10 minutesAn aspiring novelist’s perspective on studying writing: how a BFA in writing shaped my craft, career, and author journey.
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KonMari-ing the Bookshelves of a Writer
3–4 minutesWith the addition of “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” on Netflix, I’ve seen a lot of the writers I follow on social media get their hackles up in regards to discarding any of their books. We have a tendency to channel Gollum on even our best days when it comes to our precious books. Before
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7 Memories About Life as a Writing Student at Art School
4–5 minutesPeople often ask “What was it like to go to college for writing?” All I know is my experience being a writing student at Savannah College of Art and Design.
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