Writing Problems Vol 3

Good things about representing many different marginalized identities in your creative work: something for everyone!

Bad things about representing many different marginalized identities in your creative work: thousands of dollars worth of sensitivity reading.

Bad turn of phrase

"I'm going to write these two characters messing around outside. [pause] I mean, gardening. Not, you know..."

[air quotes and eyebrow wiggle] "Messing around."

A message to clueless men

If you actually non-judgmentally talk to women about it (and I guess if you give off a very chill, nonthreatening vibe), you will discover that most women actually enjoy sex.

Shocking, I know.

[slow clapping]

I managed to get a sunburn on the shortest day of the year.

Writing Problems Vol 4

Most writers: come up with title and cover art at the very beginning of writing.

Me: [flops around hopelessly, completes work before deciding on what it will look like]