Social Media, Politics, and Staying Sane

I have a new piece at Medium on whether to discuss politics on social media sites – On Social Media: Why I Choose to Discuss Politics (and how not to). The post also includes resources and ideas for how to use groups, lists, and other strategies to compartmentalize political discussion (or avoid it altogether!).

A Writer’s Quest for Authentic Social Media

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I am still figuring out how best to engage social media (mainly Facebook and Twitter) in ways that feel authentic, nurture relationships and connection, and don’t sap time and energy away from creative work.

Facebook Ambivalence: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Have you ever wondered if Facebook is worth it? Has it begun to feel a bit unreal, as though you are Alice falling down a rabbit hole? If you feel ambivalent about Facebook, don’t be afraid to give yourself permission to deactivate, delete, or just decompress for awhile.