Essays

I take it as a compliment when people tell me they want to be a writer.  It implies that they see me as a writer.  Being recognized as a writer feels good because I have worked hard at it.  When people ask me for writing advice, I give them two tips.  These two daily...

I went running shirtless today.  It wasn't particularly warm out.  It was kind of chilly, actually.  There was still some mist in the air from the rains.  But I went running shirtless, anyway, because I could.  It's liberating.  Especially when no one else is...

I just ran into an old friend.  He didn't stop to talk.  Maybe he was just busy.  Or maybe he doesn't like me anymore.  Either way, it's none of my business. My only role is to tell the truth and let the chips fall where they may.  Those who are ready to love me will...

I don't believe in writer's block.  Writing is the most natural thing in the world.  If you can think, you can write. People block themselves by thinking about writing instead of just writing or putting too much pressure on themselves.  Here are two tricks for you to...