Why Everything Feels Nostalgic Now—Even When It’s New
Why we're nostalgic for eras we never lived through—and what that says about the future we're living in.
How to Write When Everything Online Feels Already Said: Finding Originality in a World of Shared Experiences
One of the strangest things about living in the age of the internet is how often it reminds us that we are both less unique and more unique than we thought.
Why Coming-of-Age Stories Never Go Out of Style
When I was a kid, I had a strange habit of realizing I was making a memory while it was still happening. At the time, I assumed everyone experienced childhood this way. As I've gotten older, I'm not so sure.
How to Develop a Distinct Writing Voice (That Actually Sounds Like You)
The truth is, developing a distinct writing voice has less to do with inventing a personality and more to do with trusting the one you already have.
Why Readers Are Drawn to Unlikable Female Characters
Perhaps we aren't drawn to these women because we like them. More often, we're drawn to them because they refuse to be likable in the first place.