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Freeing the bold, playful, confident writer within.

Mar 17

Discussion: How do you deal with perfectionism?In my recent essay, I talk about how painting abstract paintings helped me deal with my chronic perfectionism, and loosen up in my writing pract…

Mar 13

The recovering perfectionist's guide to releasing fear, surrendering control, and having more fun in your writing practice.

Mar 10

Monthly letter: March 2023

Mar 3

February 2023

Plus: The launch of my new watercolor course.

Feb 24

Weekly letter #33

Feb 17

Weekly letter #32, on fire rituals, pain relief, and watercolor abstracts.

Feb 3

January 2023

Weeky letter #31, on Monday stress, digital productivity, and being a "content provider".

Jan 27

This is the advice column, where I respond to your questions, ponderings and predicaments regarding the creative life. If you have something you'd like…

Jan 24

Weekly letter #30, on AI, watercolor palettes, and turning 39.

Jan 20

I read 52 books last year. Here are the very top 16 of them.

Jan 17

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Jan 13

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