A workshop is a way of renting an audience, and making sure you're communicating what you think you're communicating. It's so easy as a young writer to think you're been very clear when in fact you haven't.

I'm me, and I'm here, and I'm writing.

Souls! When have you seen your own soul - that you're so certain you have one?

Fantasy is totally wide open; all you really have to do is follow the rules you've set. But if you're writing about science, you have to first learn what you're writing about.

I just knew there were stories I wanted to tell.

I recognize we will pay more attention when we have different leadership.

Positive obsession is about not being able to stop just because you're afraid and full of doubts. Positive obsession is dangerous. It's about not being able to stop at all.