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emily's life

Mar
03

Woodworking is here! Come see me on my book tour!

Did you know I wrote a novel???? I don't know if I've mentioned it before.
1 min read
Feb
20
The cover of Woodworking depicts the title cover text tumbling over a series of disorganized desks.

Your novel-writing questions answered

By someone who has (almost) published one novel.
11 min read
Aug
28
Pop star Chappell Roan wears a sash with her name on it, cradling flowers and a trophy.

Chappell Roan and our ever more parasocial world

In 2024, we're all living out Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation -- on both ends.
10 min read
Oct
04
The members of the writers room in 30 Rock stare incredulously at something off-camera.

How to become a TV writer in 700 easy steps

Now that I've been a TV writer for one day, I have some advice for you.
10 min read
Sep
13
An out-of-focus clock is surrounded by the words ALARM, LATE, SCHEDULE, BUSY, RUSH, OVERTIME, STRESS

Programming note — and a big sale

There's never been a better time to become a paid subscriber to this newsletter!
3 min read
Aug
03
Coffee hour

Coffee hour

Or: How I found something to believe in
7 min read
Oct
04
The ghost

The ghost

What happened when I went to college just because I had to
15 min read