This epitaph exercise is an experiment in humor—a welcome addition to many kinds of writing!

Sure, it seems magical when AI delivers an “answer” to a question. But it’s even more magical when we key out the answers knocking around in our own heads.

If we’re lucky, we never really lose that ability to mimic, because it’s the pathway to growth.

Oddly enough, when I lighten the load I often realize that I’ve forgotten something. By paring down to the necessities, I see what I’ve missed.

Fresh metaphors are a delight—they help readers understand an abstract idea in a new way. But how do we come up with fresh ones? We need fresh ingredients.

We find our sustainable pace again and again, through the experience of writing. It varies across time, life circumstances, and projects.