Category: Writing
Writing Habit: Morning is Best
The most creative mornings of all start off on the water. Read More …
The Gold Star of Writing Projects
Why a non-fiction book project was even more engrossing than expected. 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 …
Rabbit Holes of Novel Research
The best novels include many perfect details—and collecting them is part of the writing fun. Read More …
When It’s Right to Ignore the Facts
Fiction writers don’t always have to tell the truth. Read More …
Key West: Memories of a Newbie
This year’s revitalized regatta in Key West takes me back to my own humble beginnings in the world of sailboat racing. Read More …
Trusting Myself—and My Writing Process
A timely reminder will help me trust my own writing process in 2022. Read More …
Augie Diaz: 50 Years of Lucky AND Good
What can fifty years of winning at sailboat racing teach us? Read More …
