Archive - Confessions & Coffee

Distractions and How They (somewhat) Fuel a Creative Life

How does anyone manage any creativity at all???

Jul 25 •

Why We’re Reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

The Life-Changing Book Club pick for July & August

Jul 18 •

Truth in Memoir: Lessons from The Salt Path Fallout

The author is accused of "Lies, deceit and desperation." Why does it matter so much to us as readers?

Jul 8 •

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My First Viral Substack Note

A little daring, a lot of kindness, and a story for you...

Jul 4 •

June 2025

May 2025

Waiting In The Wings: Catching Ideas as They Fly By

And concrete tips once you have an idea so you know what to do with it.

May 23 •

For The Next Draft: A Photo Essay.

How to handle an overwhelming list of to-dos (in an edit!)

May 16 •

Why We're Reading Big Magic

And a confession....

May 9 •

Think You're Not a Writer: $100,000 Says You Are!

The Next Big Story (and how to build the writing life of your dreams!)

May 1 •

Let’s Discuss: Braiding Sweetgrass

A love song to our world: video notes and your thoughts, too.

May 1 •

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