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In Reference To... The Dewey Decimal System
Wondering how the Dewey Decimal System can help your writing? Learn how it organizes research and helps your creative flow. Thank you Melvil Dui!
Jul 8, 202510 min read


Self Care for Writers: Your Body is a Temple
Feeling stiff after writing? Here’s how to keep your body happy with smart posture tips and easy movement breaks.
Jun 23, 20259 min read


From the Source: Cultivating Patience with Gardeners
What writers can learn from gardeners: patience, rhythm, and trusting creative growth—even when you can’t see it yet.
Jun 12, 20259 min read


In Reference To... Thomson vs. Thompson
Why Thompson and Thomson aren't the same name — one letter, a world of difference. Etymology, identity, and linguistic curiosity.
Jun 10, 20255 min read


Self Care for Writers: Your Safety Net of Support
Find your essential self-care network for writers—fellow writers, family, and trusted professionals like therapists, barbers, and more!
May 20, 202511 min read


In Reference To... "Dollars to Donuts"
Unpacking the quirky idiom "dollars to donuts"—its origins, cultural flavor, and why pastries made the perfect punchline.
May 13, 20254 min read


Obscure Literary Terms: Foil
What is a literary foil? Here are examples in literature, how to use it, and troubleshooting tips.
May 6, 202512 min read


Podcast Episode Summary: Cults - Part Three
Part three explores healing, pop culture, and storytelling after leaving a cult. Deeply reflective and full of heart. Listener discretion advised.
Apr 29, 20254 min read


From the Source: Baked In Details with Tasty Bakery
Get inspired by sweet storytelling—visit a real bakery, interview owners, and learn how research brings characters and scenes to life.
Apr 15, 20258 min read


Self Care for Writers: Getting a Little "Woo Woo"
Embrace the mystical side of writing with manifestation, forest bathing, crystal healing, moon cycles, and rituals to release creative blocks.
Apr 15, 202516 min read


Podcast Episode Summary: Cults - Part Two
A powerful second part exploring trauma, healing, and identity after escaping a cult. Listener discretion advised.
Apr 14, 20255 min read


In Reference To... "Cruel Intentions" and Their High Brow Allusions
A snarky, smart breakdown of the allusions and references in the 2024 Cruel Intentions series. High brow meets high drama.
Apr 7, 202529 min read
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