Last week I interviewed Katrina Leupp, an up-and-coming sociologist and researcher at the University of Washington, on behalf of …
August McLaughlin
Writers’ Gains from Whole Grains
White bread and noodles and chips, OH MY! Don't worry. I'm not suggesting that you fear these foods as Dorothy feared wild animals. But …
The Upside of Downtime
I'm lying beside-the-pool lounge-chair style on my sofa with my laptop propped up on a pillow. The breeze outside speaks of soon-coming …
Interact in Moderation: How Commingling Breeds Success
When I completed my first novel, I called my mother, somewhat farklempt. "Take a nap," she said. "You just birthed a novel." 'Creativity' …
Writers’ Deadly Vices
Okay, so there are LOTS more than seven vices that can nuke a writing career. Fortunately, there are plentiful ways to prevent and stop …