I attribute a lot of my focus and drive to having a fitness routine. I've learned that consistency is key in both keeping a writing habit and a fitness regimen. I grew up like most young writers do, with a romanticized view of being a tortured writer. Drinking, addiction, and depression riddle the biographies of …
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Lunacy, or, Thank God for Turkey Balls
Let's talk about last Tuesday. I was having one of those nights anyone with a desk job could tell you about. I had exhausted myself at work, but had done so in front of a computer. My brain was just about drained of all its good, smart, creative fluid, but my body was still revving. …
How Fitness Helped Me Become a Better Writer
I started my Trim the Fat series just a couple of weeks ago and though I've yet to post my second piece on the subject (it's coming, really) I've spent a lot of time this week thinking about what's contributed to the past year of productivity and my desire to be a better writer. My …
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Book Fest: Just Like the First Day of School
I showed up late to the Brooklyn Book Fest on Sunday, thanks to the 4 train, so I missed my 11am session. With my self esteem already wilting, I now had two hours to mingle, meet people, and take in my favorite, but scariest event of the year. I grabbed the extensive directory and took …
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Brooklyn Book Fest: Trying to Get Serious
Brooklyn Book Fest is coming this Sunday and once again I am so happy I live in NYC. Little is required of me; I just need to show up and be ready to absorb. I have to admit that I have never been as prepared for BBF (I know it's an abbreviation, I'm not trying …
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