Clare RushingThe Myth (And Truth) of the Tortured ArtistWhen I was a teenager in the early 2000s with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and a chaotic mess of unreliable creativity, my parents told me…Jan 161Jan 161
Clare RushingYou’re Not a Failure…YetIn 2021, I published my first novel. It’s the first book in a high fantasy series and a project I’d been working on since 2017. Like so…Jan 15Jan 15
Clare RushingWhat Stardew Valley Teaches us about StorytellingDeveloped by ConcernedApe, this indie farming simulation RPG has captivated players worldwide, showcasing that a game need not rely on…Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
Clare RushingNurturing Your Passion: The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture in WritingIn an era where success is often measured by visibility and income, writers are bombarded with advice to treat their craft as a side…Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Clare RushingThe Myth of Late-Blooming Success: Navigating Reality in the Age of Social Media ComparisonsIn the age of social media, inspirational posts often flood our feeds, showcasing the achievements of famous individuals who found success…Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Clare RushingSoothe Your Creative Chaos: How I Organize my Novel SeriesWriting a book is hard work — writing a book series even more so! How do authors keep track of all the characters and places and things…Nov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022
Clare RushingWhy Does Representation Matter in Fiction?In the history of storytelling, there are great examples of heroes who don’t fall into the common mould of the time; Tamora Pierce, for…May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Clare RushingWhat can you do with a BA in English?A real response to the question every English Major dreads.Apr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022
Clare RushingThe Lie of Easy” WritingThis quote, incorrectly attributed to Ernest Hemingway, is a pretty one. It evokes a few ideas — the brooding writer who works out deep…Apr 6, 20221Apr 6, 20221
Clare RushingApril is National Poetry MonthI don’t often write poetry, but here we are. It’s National Poetry Month in the United States, a time when poets all over the country throw…Apr 2, 2022Apr 2, 2022
