What does writing nonfiction have in common with writing standup comedy? Find out in this month's issue of my newsletter! trulyimportant.substack.com/p/funny-beca...

In July's Truly Important newsletter, I profile nonfiction and video game writer @machanotmatcha.bsky.social. She talks about these two very different types of writing and shares an Op-Ed on artists' responsibility to resist collective amnesia about COVID. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/me-myself-...

Worth Repeating on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social allows folks in my community to share important stories from their lives. You can listen in via the podcast here: www.npr.org/podcasts/100... #PublicMediaMatters #ProtectTPR

Should you write nonfiction or fiction? Why not both? I explore these writerly adversaries (or are they secret bffs?) in the June issue of Truly Important.

Kimberly Garza's "The Last Karankawas" includes chapters that vividly depict Galveston, Brownsville, and Uvalde. Loved this book!

In one week, I'll be travelling to Virginia to work on my new novel at the @the-vcca.bsky.social. I am SO excited and grateful for this residency opportunity! Being in community with other artists always lends some magic to my pen.

Becky Blake and Matthew Butler's interview "Avoiding Empathy Fatigue: What CNF Educators Can Learn from an Oncologist" from our brand new spring issue seems particularly good timing, considering the weight of the world. Check it out!

Aww...I'm glad this feels helpful. Moving actively through the world is so important when we spend so much time at our desks!

In the latest issue of Assay, @matthewbutler.bsky.social and I co-wrote a piece about empathy and how important it is to both of our jobs: teaching creative nonfiction and treating cancer patients.

What a great list of nonfiction folks! I'd love to be added to the pack!

Me, Myself, and Friends: This month’s Truly Important newsletter features writer Emi Sasagawa. Emi shares a personal essay and chats with me about her thoughts on #cnf and fiction too!

Thank you for reading! I also have something you made (I think!) in my house. Does this look familiar?

Learning to drive again in America's seventh largest city is no joke. Good thing I chose "accelerate" as my word of the year! In this month's #TrulyImportant newsletter, I explore ways to speed up some of our most urgent #creativenonfiction writing. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/ode-to-the...

Need help making those New Year's resolutions stick? I explore how writing CNF can help, and Carole Besharah shares a hermit crab essay in this month's issue of Truly Important. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/hello-futu...

Thanks, Tricia! Best of luck with your memoir and writing in 2025!

Working on your NYE resolutions? Check out my essay in Brevity about an alternative self-reflection strategy for #CNF writers