New fiction writer, who dis? — So I’ve been writing on Medium a while, and I figured it was time to introduce the human behind the lengthy rants on why literary fiction is awesome and how not to be yet another boring, consistency-is-key creator. I’ll spare you the “I’m not good at intros” spiel — no…

There’s wisdom all around us — I just turned 30, and I feel healthier and more mentally sorted than I’ve ever been. It’s a time of immense growth and reconnection with my real self — might sound sentimental, but I’m truly feeling it. One of the many changes I’ve been making is to pay closer heed…

The goal — look great and feel great — Like everyone, I’ve made some questionable clothing decisions over the years. I’ve spent a fortune on dresses that looked good on the rack but lumpy on me, no matter how much I tried to starve my waist into submission. In my early twenties I tried to be “that hot club…

It’s a part of you that deserves dignity — Lately, I’ve had to think very hard about the future of my freelance writing career. In 2018, getting into freelancing was way simpler. If you were a good writer and a hard worker, you were almost certain to make money. When I quit my job and moved to a new…

Growth is hard, but it can be beautiful too — I’m at the cusp of immense change. And it’s not just about entering my 30s. For a while now, I’ve been feeling several feelings I didn’t have a name for. Mostly positive, but also bewildering. I felt like a lot was coming together at once, but also like a lot…

Spoiler alert: I’d still be writing — My freelance business took a nosedive last year. Based on the stories I’ve read online, I wasn’t the only one. AI made a big hash out of people’s content priorities, and there was a lot of post-Covid budget cutting going on. Things are improving now, especially as folks realise ChatGPT…

Buckle up, this one’s mega-candid — I was hoping I wouldn’t ever have to write this post. I’ve been talking about mental health as a solopreneur for so long. I’ve tried things, made improvements, gotten to know myself better. And I did all of that through the many ongoing difficulties in my life, hoping that at…

There’s more to creation than just the hustle — This piece is excerpted from my Medium Day talk: “Creativity and Mental Health: How to Respect Your Needs, Ignore the Hustle Culture Bros and Build A Creator Journey That Fulfils You.” I started creating consciously in August 2022. I was looking for something to supplement my freelance work, and I…

It took me nearly a decade to see this — I’m speaking on Medium Day! Register here to check out my session at 7:30 PM ET: “Creativity and Mental Health: How to Respect Your Needs, Ignore the Hustle Culture Bros and Build A Creator Journey That Fulfils You”. You’ve read about early mornings, strength training regimes, high-protein meals and second…