I F*cked Up
I published a piece of fiction in the last Substack that I shouldn’t have. I was in the middle of rewrites and got confused and made it worse. So, I’ve taken it down. Here’s your bonus for understanding:
Writing & Creativity
I don’t get writer’s block; I get writer’s rerouting.
My muse accepts bribes: snacks and deadlines.
Drafts aren’t bad; they’re just shy.
Perfection is a lobby. Publishing is the door.
I outline like a control freak and edit like a pyromaniac.
Creativity loves constraints the way plants love pots.
The Write Path is paved with tiny steps and big snacks.
I don’t chase trends; I give them a ride to the next idea.
A daily prompt is a gym for your voice.
The first paragraph pays the rent; the last paragraph leaves a tip.
Marketing & The Write Kit
Your book needs a website like your readers need a map.
Marketing is storytelling with receipts.
If you don’t email your list, someone else will.
Consistency is hotter than virality.
Your brand voice should sound like you, not like the committee that raised you.
“Someday” isn’t a strategy; it’s a closet.
Launch plans are just promises with calendars.
Ten-minute websites, ninety-minute naps—perfectly balanced.
I don’t hack algorithms; I befriend readers.
Visibility beats perfection, every single Tuesday.
Life, Humor & Midlife Magic
I collect red flags and sew quilts.
My self-care routine is boundaries with glitter.
I schedule my meltdowns between yoga and snacks.
Aging is just young with better edits.
I travel light: carry-on hope, checked baggage jokes.
I’m powered by optimism and outlet strips.
My comfort zone has great lighting but terrible plot twists.
I have a black belt in overthinking and a minor in letting go.
I keep receipts for my epiphanies.
My hobby is saying “no” kindly and “yes” loudly.
Wisdom & Work
Kindness scales faster than any platform.
Resilience is just curiosity after a nap.
Humility isn’t small; it’s spacious.
Tolerance means hosting ideas you didn’t invite.
Positivity isn’t denial—it’s direction.
Deadlines are time’s love language.
Start where you are; edit where you wish you’d started.
Los Angeles, Dogs & Daily Life
Earthquake prep: water, batteries, and a punchline.
My favorite influencer is the Pacific.
Senior dogs taught me that slow is a superpower.
I walk dogs and worries—only one gets treats.
Traffic is LA’s meditation app. I choose silence.