How Writing, Justice, and Preston High School Shaped My Voice as a Woman
I really don't like to be misunderstood. As an introvert and an adult who hasn't mastered the art of talking, to be best understood I write.
The Words I Did Listen To: A Letter About Writing, Surviving, and Choosing to Speak
Writers don't only write because it's the only way they feel heard. Sometimes writers write because it's the only way they feel anything.
Why I Write: How Personal Storytelling Inspires Hope and Creates Real Change
Great writing is three parts — and they're not equal. One part is skill (about 20%). One part is idea (another 20%).
The Power of Pen and Paper: Why Writing Is Still the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do
What's scarier than monsters, mosquitoes and failure? Forgetting. History is a game of telephone until it's written — until it's timeless.
Why I Finally Call Myself a Designer (And What That Word Actually Means)
Designer is a word I've always reserved for the naturally artistic.
Our Watch Has Ended: A Defense of the Game of Thrones Finale Nobody Asked For
No one had to spend millions of dollars entertaining you for eight seasons. They did it anyway — and in my humble opinion, they did it well. Here's why the finale was exactly what it was always going to be.