Member-only storyWriting Advice, Table of ContentsRichard Seltzer·FollowOct 24, 2021--ShareThe Librarian (Wolfgang Lazius) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, ca. 1562.Suggested Steps for Writing a NovelAphorisms about Reading, Writing, and Rewriting by Richard SeltzerWhy I WriteAdvice to a MemoiristImmediacy in FictionThe Usefulness of ContractionsTime Travel and ReligionList of Richard’s other jokes, stories, poems and essays.
Richard SeltzerWakeup PunchI was an outsider in a small town — Plymouth, NH. Eeryone else in my eighth grade class had been born in the town and most would probably…·2 min read·May 2--
Richard SeltzerMeter Maid MarionBill had writer’s block. Day after day, he sat at his computer, opened up Word, and stared at a blank page on his screen, until his itchy…·6 min read·May 7--1
Richard SeltzerA Beginner’s Guide to Starting OverYou don’t have to be a woman to enjoy this novel.·1 min read·Apr 30--
Richard SeltzerinMorning Musings MagazineNow and ThenOnce upon a space, there was a time, a cute little time. Her name was Now.·4 min read·Sep 26, 2021--1
The PyCoachinArtificial CornerYou’re Using ChatGPT Wrong! Here’s How to Be Ahead of 99% of ChatGPT UsersMaster ChatGPT by learning prompt engineering.·7 min read·Mar 17--375
Unbecoming10 Seconds That Ended My 20 Year MarriageIt’s August in Northern Virginia, hot and humid. I still haven’t showered from my morning trail run. I’m wearing my stay-at-home mom…·4 min read·Feb 16, 2022--779
Zulie RaneinThe StartupIf You Want to Be a Creator, Delete All (But Two) Social Media PlatformsIn October 2022, during the whole Elon Musk debacle, I finally deleted Twitter from my phone. Around the same time, I also logged out of…·8 min read·Apr 19--484
Aleid ter WeelinBetter Advice10 Things To Do In The Evening Instead Of Watching NetflixDevice-free habits to increase your productivity and happiness.·5 min read·Feb 15, 2022--301
Alex Mathers14 things I wish I knew at 25 (now that I’m 38)I’m writing soon after my 38th birthday. It’s a time to reflect.·4 min read·Dec 27, 2022--255