The Stories that Make Us

Welcome to The Nonsense-Free Writers!

Stories are how humans learn and grow, so telling them correctly is a skill that could very well change someone's life.

With over 15 years of experience as a full-time author and editor, I've been helping people turn words into art, something that has become much harder in the age of rapid-release “content.” Here, we focus on meaningful storytelling—why it’s important and how you can foster that skill in your own life.

Free Subscribers Receive:

Weekly Storytelling Insights: Join our community of writers, readers, and Netflix enthusiasts as we explore the art of storytelling. Every week, you'll get a blog post that dives into an aspect of fiction and its greater meaning.

Recommendations: When I hear about a book, movie, or product that is great and will improve your life or outlook, I’m not going to keep it to myself. I’ll let you in on what I think you’ll like.

Independent Publishing Community Updates: Get the latest indie author news and insights to find hidden gems.

Personal essays on life: There’s more to life than writing, which is reflected in the newsletter. Our life informs our writing, so I sometimes reflect on my experiences or thoughts on current events. You can find all these in the Nonsense-Free Life section.

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Like all newsletters, Nonsense-Free Writers is a reader-supported publication. If you want to support my work, you can upgrade to premium, which will give you access to:

  • Unrestricted access to all posts, ensuring you never miss out on valuable content.

  • Ability to send me direct messages

  • Priority in comments and email replies

For those with a work in progress, I highly recommend joining our Writer’s Critique Group, which gives you the opportunity to submit your own work for feedback from me and the experienced authors in the group, plus grow your own critiquing skills by offering your insights to other writers.

And, of course, The Nonsense-Free Editor is available for developmental editing, ghostwriting, and self-publishing services.

I’m glad you’re here! I also try to post Notes at least once a day, so remember to follow me on Substack.com

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Prioritizing STORY in the Content Era

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Novel Editor. Ghostwriter. Ruthless critiquer of stories.