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The Writing Life

The Annual Ritual of the Writing Resolution

Writing resolutions fail for remarkably predictable reasons.
Not because writers are lazy or unserious—but because they aim too high, too vaguely, and too emotionally.

The writers who finish books aren’t the ones who promise themselves a perfect year.
They’re the ones who build systems that survive imperfect weeks.

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Miscellaneous

An Editor’s Christmas List (For His Writers)

What editors want for Christmas isn’t polish, perfection, or vibes—it’s finished books, clear storytelling, and writers who trust their readers enough to be specific and brave. An editor’s wish list for writers who want stronger stories, better partnerships, and a publishing year that actually gets books across the finish line.

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