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Time Travel Shoes
Why, on a show in 2026, is Hawk wearing those shoes? I’ve thought a lot about what it might mean.

Nov. 1: Time to Set Some Writing Goals
You might think of January 1, New Year’s Day, as a time for making new goals. New Year’s resolutions are a big part of our

Beta Readers: Making the Most of this Invaluable Resource
Two things happened recently that got me thinking about beta readers. First, I opened up a manuscript to edit, and saw that every single sentence

Making Art Accessible
I have a confession. I’ve never really been what you might call a big fan of sculpture. I see it. I know the famous pieces.

Parenting is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Last month I wrote this little article for Business Insider about how I panicked over the summer and worried I hadn’t taught Caroline everything she

You Never Know What Surprise Finds You’ll Come Across on a Walk: An Ode to Chestnuts at Christmas Time
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose …” When you hear Nat King Cole crooning those lines from “The Christmas