"Every sentence raises a problem, and essentially what you’re doing is connecting one sentence to the next."
"I try to do at least three pages a day. Some days you don’t, but without some kind of quota, I think you’re fooling yourself.”
Get an inside look at Cinnamon's life as a Minneapolis-based journalist, from her early mornings filled with writing to surfing in Mexico, in this wide-ranging conversation.
"Easy reading is damn hard writing. But if it’s right, it’s easy. It’s the other way round, too."
Explore how Ariel Ramchandani adapts her writing to fit different audiences, drawing on her rich experiences with publications like The Atlantic and The Guardian.
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"Writing is a discipline, much like playing a musical instrument; it requires constant practice and honing of skills."
Join us for a candid conversation with Kristina R. Gaddy, where she reveals her journey into the heart of hidden histories and the art of bringing untold stories to light.
"Plan for the long haul. If you’re extremely talented and lucky, you’ll be famous in a few years. Most of us, including me, are neither that talented nor lucky."
"If you want to be a writer, then write. Don’t think about it, do it. Every writing experience is a learning process. The more you do it, the better you will get."
"You just have to get started. You just put something down. Because nothing is more terrifying than the blank page."
"Early morning, lunch break, on the train, late at night — it doesn’t matter. Find the extra hour, go to the same place, shut the door."
