Something I'm good at, something I'm bad at
As we reach March, I'm preparing to start drafting a new manuscript, and I'm playing with an art form I'm actively terrible at.
Learning Things is Fun, Actually
Hi friends, January is finally over, after what felt like about five years. It was a long slog of a month with horrific news throughout, brightened only by...
Looking back, and gentle goals
Well, it’s January. Time to look back at 2025, and look ahead at the year that’s just starting. I even have a shiny new planner.
Teenage Passion Projects
I have so much empathy for Audra Winter, because there but for the grace of god...
Lessons Learned from Reading Bad Books
I have read some bad books over the last few years, and I’m pretty glad I did, because I definitely got a lot out of them.
On writing as play, 2024 wins, and 2025 goals
Hi friends, It’s that time! The one time a year I reliably send a newsletter or write a blog post, to update with what all I did last year. Here’s an archive...
Anxiety and Coping
You know what I’m coping with, right? I’m not going to say it. My main coping mechanism is trying not to let it take up too much space in my brain.
Becky Allen Books: 2023 Word Count, and 2024 Goals
Hi friends! Quick check in: with the demise of Tinyletter, I’ve moved over to Buttondown. The look is now probably slightly different, but it’s still me!...