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This is why Contributoria failed. Many faults. One big reason.
I love the idea of citizen backed media projects, but after trying Contributoria, I decided I wouldn’t do it again. Turns out, it closed before I even had a chance to prove that.
In my deepest fears, writing makes us die
It is the worst. Anxiety creeps into my day whether I like it or not. It wakes me up in the morning, sucks words out of my head when i write, and leaves me exhausted. Did you ever wonder how a writer copes with anxiety? Here’s how.
Are you a real travel writer?
What makes something real travel writing? Is it a guidebook? Must it involve danger? What does it even mean when people say travel is about a place? It’s exhausting sometimes to answer these questions.
For me, though, real travel writing must do one thing and one thing only.
Writing Prompt: Writing Strong Male Characters
Sure, there are endless stereotypes of what a man should be and how you can incorporate them into your characters. But what characteristics really lend themselves to realistic and unique male characters.
With some absolutely ridiculous images to (hopefully) inspire you to greatness.
How to be a perfect father in three easy steps
Simple as that. One. Two. Three.
“What can we do to stop racism?” you ask.
Don’t look away. Don’t pretend there’s nothing you can do. Don’t succumb to feelings of helplessness. There is plenty you can do to aid in the fight to end racism.
Go. Listen. Read. Teach. Learn. Let’s work together so that the horrific shooting in Charleston never happens again.
Photo Essay: The Women and Children of Güemes Day
June 17th, Güemes Day is the day to be in Salta. Literally thousands of people take to the streets on horseback to honor the day General Martín Miguel de Güemes, the leader of the gauchos. But it’s not the men who interest me. No, it’s the women and children.
I took these photos over the course of a few years celebrating this holiday living in Salta. And tomorrow, as every Güemes Day, you’ll find me on the streets with my camera.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Self Publishing by Chris Rachael Oseland
Welcome to part two of the incredibly informative interview with Chris Rachael Oseland. You may remember her from her post last month all about how-to build your writer's platform. Start way in advance of publishing your book. Those are the people who will support...
Dear White Male Professor. There’s nothing to fear!
When I came across this Vox article from “Edward Schlosser” this morning, I was all primed to agree. A friend whose politics I trust recommendeded it. It appears on a site that generally I generally enjoy. And if you know anything about me at all, you know my disdain...
Oh Charlie Charlie, how time leaps and flies away from us
The doctor thought Charlie would arrive early. He didn’t. He was almost two weeks late. Funny that even with that extra time, my doctor didn’t make it to his birth.
And then, it’s a whole year later. How swiftly time passes when you’re not pregnant.
This is my birthday card to Charlie!