by Emma Golding | Jul 31, 2025 | Writing
I have dirt in the creases of my knuckles. I scrubbed my hands after weeding, really I did, but this dirt isn’t about to give up. I guess it’s a reminder of how beautiful a day it is, and why I accidentally found myself weeding in my errand clothes with no gloves....
by Emma Golding | Jul 23, 2025 | Writing
Writing challenges are a powerful tool for authors who thrive on friendly competition and external motivation, and let’s face it: authors are some of the most externally-motivated folks there are. They were a staple of my writing practice while I was drafting my first...
by Emma Golding | Mar 14, 2024 | History, Writing
When books with helpless waifs and overbearing hunks stop hitting like they used to, it’s time to find a romantic lead with a little grit. Doesn’t it blow your mind to think that we still retell stories from thousands of years ago? Even having never read the Odyssey...