Writing Habit: Morning is Best
The most creative mornings of all start off on the water. Read More …
Learning from a “Spectacular” Death Roll
I’m always trying to use mistakes as educational tools, but sometimes that’s just not possible. Read More …
The Gold Star of Writing Projects
Why a non-fiction book project was even more engrossing than expected. Read More …
Starting Strong with Robert Scheidt and Road to Gold
A unique weekly webinar links sailing’s finest with the rest of us. Read More …
Forgotten Photos Spark Story
A deep dive into a magazine’s photo archives leads to unexpected treasure. Read More …
Mark Reynolds: Gold Medal Guy
My latest profile for Seahorse: the legendary Mark Reynolds Read More …
4 Lessons from a Year of “Countless” Profiles
What writing a string of profiles taught me about the process Read More …
Comodoro Rasco and Old Man: Appreciating Tradition
After missing out on winter regattas last year, I no longer take for granted the freedom to travel and sail. Read More …
Rabbit Holes of Novel Research
The best novels include many perfect details—and collecting them is part of the writing fun. Read More …
Olympics: 5 Ways Sailing is Exactly Like Curling
Why do I watch curling? Because it’s a lot like sailing. Read More …