It’s better to struggle to produce truly great art than to put more bullshit out into the world.

The price of wisdom isn’t age, it’s pain — and that’s a good thing. Everyone can learn something from misery and use it to create.

Ending a friendship is hard, but sometimes, nothing is more important.

Everyone has something that they’re a complete dick about. Here’s why that’s ultimately an indicator of success.

Great writing has to come from a real place, and it must be dredged from the depths of the emotional well. This daily practice, adapted from a Hemingway quote, helps hone that skill.