What I am working and focusing on this year as a professional writer and editor. Last Updated: May 2026
2026 Author Goals and Intention
How I Write: Querying a Short Story Collection
Spoiler alert this is not a how I got my agent post. What this post is, is a breakdown of my process and my experience for writers who want to query a short story collection—or anyone curious.
Advanced Writing Workshop – May 24th
This workshop is designed around an anti-racist approach to giving graduate-level feedback that goes beyond the Milford Model. Writers in the class are advocates and not critics of the stories shared, allowing for feedback based on what will help the author of the story better their premise and writing.
Troubleshooting Your Scenes Class – May 20th
During my two hour class on Troubleshooting Your Scenes on May 20th, I will teach writers the common mistakes authors make, advanced scene writing techniques like sequels and turning points, and answer questions from authors on how to fix their broken scenes.
New Upcoming Classes for Spring and Summer
More classes in dialogue, atmosphere, scenes, and writing coming up over the next few months!
On the Other Side of a Novel
How it feels to finish a 179,000 word novel in six months.
New Upcoming Class – Crafting Your Story’s Atmosphere
Online Class April 2026! Make readers feel your story by crafting its atmosphere in a multilayered way from the sentences and words to the micro tension of your piece.
My MFA Journey: Thesis Year Part One
A deep dive into the start to my thesis year as an MFA student studying fiction.
New E-Book
Twilight Children the novella that I serialized in my newsletter over the winter is fully out and I've compiled it into an ebook that is free to download.
My MFA Journey: My First Year of Grad School
This post is a part of My MFA Journey blog series going into my first year grad school experience at the top low residency MFA programs, the Bennington Writing Seminars.
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