another update: tried drinking some cerave cream. not like, intentionally or anything, just thought i was grabbing the tea cup instead

for those who want more "serious" credentials: i've numerous pieces published under L. and Lain Abel, i have another piece under my birth name, a BA in Literature, and work webcopy, SEO, and manage a website as my dayjob.
NON-COMMERCIAL ONLY, all skill levels are invited to send something along.

feel free to send others my way: i always ask ahead of time what feedback is preferred, as well aswhether it's OK for me to comment on anything outside of that that i see issues with.
even if you just want a reader to tell you good things, send it my way. everyone can use a second pair of eyes.

i've worked with a dozen or so (i don't count) with improving technique and criticism over multiple sessions. used to co-lead a campus writing club and probably touched a hundred or more pieces during that time.
others come to me, but unfortunately it's been slow with people working more.