Ash Huang

2024-11-12 •

The author discusses their efforts to reduce their consumerism and the power of billionaires by auditing the companies they support, finding realistic replacements, and filling their dopamine bank in other ways. They also suggest ...

2024-11-06 •

The author reflects on the concept of impact and its meaning in their life, discussing their experience with stress and health issues, as well as the changing landscape of the tech industry. They express a desire to contribute pos...

2024-04-28 •

The blog post describes the author's chaotic drafting process for writing a book, which involves multiple drafts, a wild outline, and a spreadsheet to organize the work. The author emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself and...

2024-01-30 •

The blog post discusses the challenges of keeping a tidy and organized home while dealing with ADHD. The author shares their thoughts on surrendering to the mess during busy seasons, the difference between tidying and organizing, ...

2023-08-08 •

The author reflects on the correlation between 'madness' and genius, discussing the cultural fascination with this concept and how it relates to their own life. They explore the idea of needing destruction to feed creation and the...

2023-04-17 •

The author reflects on the feeling of finishing the final draft of their novel and the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction it brings. They describe it as tying a bow on a phase of their art practice and feeling like they are ...

2023-03-03 •

The blog post discusses 9 podcasts that have captured the author's attention, including topics such as parenting, writing, publishing, and life tips. The author provides a brief overview of each podcast and the inspiration they fo...

2023-02-20 •

The author reflects on the long and difficult journey of writing, sharing personal experiences and advice for aspiring writers to persevere and stay committed to their craft.

2023-01-20 •

The author discusses the unexpected success of their project, Bring Back Blogging, and the challenges and rewards of working with a project partner. They emphasize the importance of being genuine and following your interests, and ...

2023-01-04 •

The author reflects on their personality and the struggle to be appealing to others, despite realizing that self-improvement is a lifelong quest. They discuss the importance of self-compassion and self-care, and the realization th...

2022-12-26 •

The blog post is a year-in-review of the author's writing and submission activities in 2022. It includes details about the number of submissions, acceptances, and rejections, as well as specific pieces that were accepted for publi...

2022-12-23 •

The author shares a list of 32 books they read in 2022, highlighting some trends and top picks. They read a lot of backlist books, embraced audiobooks, and found it easier to find and read BIPoC work. Some notable picks include 'R...

2022-12-17 •

The author finished the second draft of their new novel and is feeling emotional about it. They are hesitant to start editing and are considering starting a new project while letting the novel 'simmer'. The author is also dealing ...

2022-12-11 •

The author reflects on gut feelings in design and writing, discussing the importance of experience and knowledge in honing instincts. They also share updates on their novel draft and short story, as well as their current reading a...

2022-12-04 •

The author discusses their feelings about form rejections and the impact of positive comments on their writing. They also talk about their approach to worldbuilding and their plans for their blog.

2022-11-23 •

The author describes their experience with a pack of half-feral dogs, their struggles with taming and training them, and the internal conflict they face in being responsible for the dogs. They express feelings of frustration, disa...

2022-05-09 •

The blog post discusses the impact of harsh critique on creative professionals, particularly writers. The author shares personal experiences and reflections on the effects of harsh critique, and argues that it can be discouraging ...

2021-12-08 •

The blog post discusses the conflicting demands of being a creative professional, including the pressure to be both an artistic genius and a successful seller. The author reflects on the challenges of rejection and the impact of c...