Writing Books for Netflix, Disney, Lucasfilm, and More
How to get paid for writing stories about pop culture's most beloved worlds, from the New York Times bestselling author of DAMSEL
The things you cannot influence
How creating your own podcasts, events, and publishing ventures can rapidly grow your audience and supercharge your creative career.
Memoirs have tropes?! Trope lessons from Maria Bamford's Sure, I'll Join Your Cult
In praise of Maria Bamford's Sure, I'll Join Your Cult's use of tropes to develop an effective message around your memoir and bring your readers into the story quickly.
Why (and how) to do a roundup
The point of a roundup is to create community and highlight other people on Substack that your readers should also read to help you grow your network and your publication.
How to quiet down your negative self-talk
My 2024 goal is to better manage my negative dialogue. Here are some strategies to amplify your inner critic and quiet the doubts
A technologist's perspective on whether AI will replace writers
Today I’m thrilled to bring you the first of what I hope are many columns by my friend, publisher,
How to write about trans people with respect
A guide to help you support and attract LGBTQ+ readers
Lessons in Chemistry: Crafting 2023's Most Popular Read
What are some reasons why this book resonates with this breakout hit? We'll give you a hint. It has to do (at least partially) with tropes.
The bullseye method for growing an audience
How I've been able to write very weird books AND sell enough to thrive.
The LA Grind
From 2008-2011 I ran a blog called The LA Grind all about breaking into the movie industry. These are highlights from that archive
One cannot be a great writer if one does not read.
Writing is breathing out, but reading is breathing in. You can’t have one without the other.
