PinnedCaren Gussoff SumptionGetting myself foundI’m part of the “Lost Generation” of undiagnosed adults with autism·10 min read·Sep 10, 2020--2--2
Caren Gussoff SumptioninThe Writing CooperativeHow To Give a Killer ReadingWhether it’s your first public reading of your work or your hundredth, giving your audience a killer performance is within your reach·5 min read·Apr 17, 2022--2--2
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 7)Is it essential for writers to write every day? The answer is yes. The answer is, also, no.·4 min read·Apr 1, 2022----
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 6)Why slush reading is the best publishing education a new writer can get — for free·5 min read·Mar 28, 2022----
Caren Gussoff SumptionI did an Ignite talk, and you should, too10 talks, 5 minutes, 20 slides. If I can pull it off, you can, too.·4 min read·Feb 18, 2022--3--3
Caren Gussoff SumptionHappy birthdays to me: reflections on 1 year with AutismMany adults with ASD question whether official diagnosis is worthwhile. For me, it changed everything.·5 min read·Feb 10, 2022--1--1
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 5)Responding to reviews is a horrible, terrible idea — for most writers. Here’s why.·3 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 4)Are writing programs worth the time and expense? Yes, and. No, but.·7 min read·Jan 28, 2021----
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 3)Writer’s block is real. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.·3 min read·Dec 30, 2020----
Caren Gussoff SumptionThe open book: what writers don’t tell writers about writing (part 2)Professional envy is a big, ugly secret. But it’s a normal part of a writing career.·6 min read·Dec 14, 2020----