Updated July 30, 2022 — I published my first Medium story (that’s what Medium calls articles or posts) on February 24, 2014. Over the nearly ten years since, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of the platform while publishing hundreds of stories and amassing 50k(!) followers. Medium constantly evolves and expands features…

Today’s Write Now interview features Lynne Christensen, author of the AUNT EDWINA’S FABULOUS WISHES. — Who are you? Lynne Christensen, Founder and Chief Content Creator for Northleo Writing Inc., a writing consultancy based in British Columbia, Canada. What do you write? I’ve been writing seriously since the age of 14, and started to read before kindergarten. Writing has always fascinated me, and as the years passed, seat time in front of the…

This Week In Writing, we explore which stats are necessary to track and which are safe to ignore. — I took AP Statistics in high school. At the end of the year, I prepared a statistical analysis of strikeouts over the previous 100 MLB seasons. There was a tri-fold board and everything. Today, there are far too many statistics in baseball to track. …

Reboots are in now, right? — It’s been a little while since I’ve sent you a proper newsletter. Sure, I told you about my book because, well, it’s super exciting! Besides that, though, it’s been pretty quiet. I put Eat Your Words (the newsletter, not my business) on hold a few months ago after becoming the…

Today’s Write Now interview features Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, author of thirty-one books, including eleven New York Times bestsellers. — Today’s Write Now interview features a prolific author who has dedicated their life to improving the world. Dr. and Master Ahi Gang Sha’s latest book uses Tao Calligraphy to heal back pain. It’s a fascinating concept and the interview is equally enlightening. Please enjoy today’s interview.

This Week In Writing, we celebrate National Book Lovers Day by combining the world’s two favorite things: eating and reading. — Today is National Book Lover’s Day, and I couldn’t think of anyone better to write today’s newsletter than Gretchen Alice! Gretchen appeared on two episodes of our podcast back in 2020, is a librarian, and creator of the best Instagram account. Here’s what Gretchen says about our relationship with eating…

Today’s Write Now interview features Julie Abe, author of ALLIANA, GIRL OF DRAGONS and EVA EVERGREEN. — Do you ever sit at your desk and wonder what other worlds might exist? Julie Abe was doing just that when she decided to create those worlds. Today, she’s published multiple books that give readers that same escape she dreamt of. Enjoy Julie’s interview. Who are you? Hi, Writing Cooperative! I’m Julie Abe…

This Week In Writing, we explore taking our writing to places the reader doesn’t expect, like in the film Everything Everywhere All At Once. — Storytelling can be very formulaic. There isn’t anything wrong with a quality framework because they tend to work. Consider the Hero’s Journey, which has inspired countless stories over the years. However, there’s something to be said for choosing to color outside the lines and take people to unexpected places.