Nov 13Member-onlyWhat’s the Best Tarot Book?One thing that really helped me learn more about tarot was reading about the cards. I always say the best tarot book is the book that helps you learn. So I created this post to help tarot readers at different stages of their journey learn more about the cards. NOTE…Tarot5 min readTarot5 min read
Nov 10Member-onlyTo Become a Better Writer, You Must Read (and Consume a Fuckton of Media)It’s no secret that to become a better writer, you must read. And the rest of this post will argue that reading isn’t the only thing you gotta do to become a better writer. That’s right, kiddies! ::wheels in a TV on a rickety cart like a substitute teacher:: WE’RE…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Nov 8Member-onlyBelievable Characters and How to Write ThemWriting believable characters is always a writer’s goal. But as the characters shift and change through the drafting process, it can be hard to know if you’ve done it right. The first draft is always full of good intentions. But by the end, everything has shifted from an idea shape…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Nov 6Member-onlyTry Intentional Journaling to Clear Your HeadWhen I’m feeling stuck or like I can’t push past an obstacle, intentional journaling helps me get my life back on track. And the best part? You can integrate this process into whatever sort of journaling works for you. Now, it’s no secret that I’m a feral notebook hoarder and…Journaling5 min readJournaling5 min read
Nov 3Member-onlyWhat Romance Trope Are You?Come one, come all, readers! Let’s chat about tropes and which tropes we love. Specifically, let’s get down and dirty about what romance trope are you, and why you are so absolutely in love with that kind of story. All stories use tropes and archetypes, and each genre has specific…Romance Novels6 min readRomance Novels6 min read
Nov 1Member-onlyNaNoWriMo Tips to Help You Win This YearThere’s a crisp chill in the air. My family has started to politely argue over who will bring what to Thanksgiving. My seasonal depression is banging down the door. That must mean National Novel Writing Month is upon us, and with that, I’ll be sharing my NaNoWriMo tips to help…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Oct 30Member-onlyCreate a Worldbuilding Notebook for Your Current WIPHaving a worldbuilding notebook on hand as you’re drafting your novel can keep you on track as you write. It can also become a blackhole where you throw all your time and energy. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Oct 27Member-onlyWhat Makes an Essential Tarot Deck?It’s no secret that I have a lot of opinions on tarot cards, and perhaps you find many of them frustrating since they’re all basically a variation of “do whatever works for you.” So, when people ask me for my essential tarot deck recommendation, naturally, it’s not a simple answer. …Tarot6 min readTarot6 min read
Oct 25Member-onlyMy Zettelkasten WorkflowI shared this with my newsletter crew a few months ago, but it’s time to make an official entry on the internet about my Zettelkasten workflow. And before we get much further, I need to state for the record that this is how I’m using the Zettelkasten system. It definitely…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Oct 23Member-onlyHappy 38th Birthday to Me!Yesterday was my birthday. Happy 38th birthday to me! But more importantly, it’s time for my sorta annual self-indulgent birthday blog post. If you’ve been here for a while, then you know what I’m talking about. Firstly, let’s address the elephant in the room. This isn’t exactly a special or…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
