Hard Truths You Probably Don’t Wanna Hear But Should (For Writers): The Return
Unwilling to learn how your given industry works? Then a writing career is not for you.
Saying No to Get the Elusive Yes
Maybe it’s not the Yes-givers in charge we’re seeking to impress anymore, but each other.
When the Power Goes Out
Writing is not a choice, but a lifestyle and you get out of it what you put into it.
But for a Time
You feel as if you’re in a rip current, paddling and paddling, yet getting farther from your goals.
Maybe It's You
It’s easy to put the onus on risk-averse executives. However, the real work starts with us.
Embracing Imposter Syndrome
Having Imposter Syndrome makes you more aware that you’re one bad performance from the job at Home Depot you never want to think about.
Hard Truths You Probably Don’t Wanna Hear But Should (For Writers): The Sequel
Alarm clock openings were never in style. They're not in style now. They will never be in style.
Un-Becoming
... when we consume stories showing us the potential of emotional growth, we suddenly believe we can grow, too.
Building a Career as a Creative Immigrant
Hard as it’s been, I can’t let go of the seductive, ‘What if?’
Put All the Writing Advice Aside
I'm challenging you ... begging you ... to write the story that scares the crap out of you.
Character Therapy—Nowhere to Hide
Your characters have to overcome their internal demons—and you have to stop protecting them.
Silver Linings: An L.A. Fire Story
They call it the city of sin, but I believe you find the L.A. you’re looking for. The L.A. that was always in you.
Through the Fogged Lens: Finding Truth with Val Kilmer
The tears poured from his eyes. And the pain in his face was the answer we had been chasing.
