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Normal is not an option

July 21, 2020 Psych 101, Rant

The image that accompanies this article on a school reopening protest captures a major mood in July 2020. The photo comes courtesy of Victoria Conti, who is also quoted in the piece: I don’t want my kids to stay in front of a computer all day long. It’s not good for health, for mental health, […]

What is a #writesprint?

March 19, 2020 General, How-To, Psych 101

A #writesprint is a timed writing session. For a set period — often 60 minutes but sometimes shorter — you sit down and focus all your attention on writing. No checking Twitter. No Googling lyrics. No running to the kitchen for a snack. Just write. It doesn’t have to be screenwriting; you can #writesprint a […]

But does it spark joy?

January 16, 2019 Genres, Psych 101, Random Advice

When deciding whether to write a project, it can be helpful to ask whether you really love the idea.

True confessions of a knife-juggling bear

May 1, 2018 Arlo Finch, Projects, Psych 101

This profile on me by Dan Jackson in Thrillist was originally supposed to be about Arlo Finch and Launch, but grew into a bigger piece on the many different projects I tackle simultaneously.

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