Archive - The Cranky Guide

How I Turned My Personal Story Into a Universal One To Sell My Book: Ruthie Ackerman

Another story about never writing for market trends, even when you hit a market trend

12 hrs ago

Why Even Make This: Finding Spiritual & Practical Meaning in the Creative Process

It's not that deep, but it also kind of is????

May 8 •

Announcing the May 2025 Mini-Salon!

If you've ever wondered "WHAT'S THE POINT?", this is the space for you

May 5 •

Cranky Guide Writing "Hour" May 2025

We're bringing it to Hump Day

May 4 •

But I Never Wanted to Be a Journalist

Are you questioning your writing career too?

May 3

Things That Made Me Less Cranky: April 2025 Edition

Answering your question right now: April is the best time to visit Lima

May 1

April 2025

The Burden of Vargas Llosa

Relax, this isn't an homage and I hated his politics too

Apr 24 •

Back on My Bulls**t: DTLA

California noir is giving way to California dystopia

Apr 11 •

Cranky Guide Writing "Hour" April 2025

We're back on Mondays, but with a slight scheduling change

Apr 4 •

AWP 2025: The Newbie Recap

Though I might have left a legend

Apr 3

Things That Made Me Less Cranky: March 2025 Edition

Twenty-five days of being SO responsible and then AWP happened

Apr 1

March 2025

Singing Lessons and the Power of Prep

Don't worry, this isn't about finding my voice through singing

Mar 20 •

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