PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — John PucayI write about writing, culture, life, personal growth, and polyamory.Jun 25, 2021A response icon15Jun 25, 2021A response icon15
PinnedPublished inThe Narrative ArcTrying to Make a Living as an ArtistPursuing art despite a financially-challenged backgroundDec 28, 2023A response icon27Dec 28, 2023A response icon27
PinnedPublished inThe Narrative Arc2 A.M. Walks Kept Me Sane in a Soulless 9–5The world changes at 2 a.m.Sep 7, 2023A response icon31Sep 7, 2023A response icon31
PinnedPublished inThe Narrative ArcThe Nuances of Having Multiple PartnersPolyamory is never about dating more peopleNov 15, 2023A response icon27Nov 15, 2023A response icon27
Published inThe Writing CooperativeI Attended a $3,000 Writers Retreat with Bestselling Authors.Powerful storytelling focuses on decisions, not the events or outcomesSep 6A response icon16Sep 6A response icon16
Published inNew Writers WelcomeThe Real vs. Imaginary Problems Every Writer FacesChoosing between writing and survival is a myth we need to stop believingAug 30A response icon13Aug 30A response icon13
Published inellemenoWriting Dishonestly About Your LifeOn emotional truth vs factual truth in personal storiesAug 29A response icon10Aug 29A response icon10
Published inNew Writers WelcomeWhat “Successful” Writers Never Tell YouFinancial pressure will make or break youAug 29A response icon21Aug 29A response icon21
Published inThe Writing CooperativeMost Writers Never “Make It” (And That’s Not the Problem You Think It Is)How “less successful” writers actually liveAug 19A response icon9Aug 19A response icon9
New & Intermediate Writers: How Do You “Choose”?Deciding what to “give up” to pursue your writingAug 17A response icon1Aug 17A response icon1
