Dogs Are Smarter Than People via Anchor

There was recently a piece by a lawyer/poet critiquing a younger, more celebritified (we made up that word) poet that caused a bit of an uproar for multiple reasons. Here’s the thing: Just because a p...

12 Huhti 202215min

Here’s the thing: A lot of us are lonely. Really lonely. And making friends? As an adult? It can feel kind of scary. Why does this matter? Well, Sherri Gordon on Very Well Mind cuts right to the chase...

5 Huhti 202211min

i! This year (2022), I’ve decided to share a poem on my blog and podcast and read it aloud. It’s all a part of my quest to be brave and apparently the things that I’m scared about still include: My ...

4 Huhti 20222min

Exposition. It’s a beast. And I never have a problem with it as a writer until I’m writing middle grade fiction. This podcast we’re going to explain what exactly an agent or editor or writing coach or...

30 Maalis 20226min

There’s an Anne Lamott quote that says, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes—including you.” And that’s a lovely quote and quite true in so many instances, but also s...

29 Maalis 202211min

Hi! This year (2022), I’ve decided to share a poem on my blog and podcast and read it aloud. It’s all a part of my quest to be brave and apparently the things that I’m scared about still include: My...

28 Maalis 20221min

Hi, welcome to Write Better Now, a podcast of quick, weekly writing tips meant to help you become a better writer. We’re your hosts with NYT bestselling author Carrie Jones and copyeditor extraordinai...

23 Maalis 20224min

A Florida man got hit by a car and asked about his beer. Carrie gets pretty annoyed at poor Shaun. And we talk about people pleasing and how to stop it. The whole notes and transcript are over at ca...

22 Maalis 202211min