Editorial & Content Strategy
Recent Posts
I often write about the writing process and content strategy, industry trends, and author life.
Put These Content Trends On Your Radar for 2027
Be the life of the party with pieces and campaigns that engage audiences with intentional creative considerations.
Writing a Novel in Life’s Margins
Margins are to be stretched and filled with a little piece of something creative.
Pantsing vs. Plotting: How I Finally Figured Out Which Writer I Am
“Pantsing” and “plotting”: two different approaches to writing a novel. A look at writing style discovery in the creative midlife, and turning away from writer archetypes and mythology.
Location Inspiration: Carmel-by-the-Sea, an Enchanting Coastal Town
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a mood board—no street addresses, an artsy vibe, and architectural icons. Here are a few of my travel notes, including attractions, treats, and must-see sights and scenery.
Manuscript Milestones: Writing Update and What’s Next
An novel writing update that includes current numbers, what’s working, and its process. Including a recap of my wonderful workshopping experience with Joss Lake’s Cocoon Intensive.
What's on the Desk: Writing Tools for Getting Started
These are five of my book-writing essentials. Some of these things may also be useful if you're working on other types of writing projects.
Third Time's a Charm for a Novel (*Fingers Crossed*)
This novel-writing effort is to bring a long-overdue story into the world. My dad, who died in 2014, helped inspire it.
Archetypes Are the Medicine Heroes Need
Archetypes are a powerful tool for storytellers as a way to draw out the hero's quality and evolution. Archetypes are all around us.
California Sea Lions and How to Do a Life Edit
California sea lions are exceptionally good at self-regulating. This made me curious about how a life edit can help me re-balance.
From the Archives
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From the Archives 〰️
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November 2026
- Nov 5, 2026 Put These Content Trends On Your Radar for 2027 Nov 5, 2026
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July 2026
- Jul 3, 2026 Writing a Novel in Life’s Margins Jul 3, 2026
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April 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Pantsing vs. Plotting: How I Finally Figured Out Which Writer I Am Apr 6, 2026
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August 2025
- Aug 11, 2025 Location Inspiration: Carmel-by-the-Sea, an Enchanting Coastal Town Aug 11, 2025
- Aug 10, 2025 Manuscript Milestones: Writing Update and What’s Next Aug 10, 2025
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June 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 What's on the Desk: Writing Tools for Getting Started Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 Third Time's a Charm for a Novel (*Fingers Crossed*) Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 Archetypes Are the Medicine Heroes Need Jun 9, 2024
- Jun 9, 2024 California Sea Lions and How to Do a Life Edit Jun 9, 2024