Why the details of loss resonate so strongly with us
3 Ways of “Prewriting” Without Writing
Try these 3 basic practices to enhance your writing
On Reconsidering My Reading Practices
A road trip, the Arizona desert, and a reason to read differently
On Escaping Writer’s Block
How I returned (and continue to return) to writing
My Multifaceted Relationship with Books
A short rollicking essay best read out loud
The Lost Art of Reading
Can long-form reading be sustained in a digital age?
Home: An Introduction to Commonplace Book Blog
Read the origins of the word “blog” and other ruminations by me
3 Tips on How to Start Writing
Jump-start your creative writing using these strategies
On Disorganizing My Books
A library’s arrangement may reveal more than you think
