You Can’t “Write What You Know” If You’re Ignorant. (Or, “The Imaginary Struggles Of A Cis, White, Middle-Aged Man.”)

Yeah, yeah. It’s been a while. I’m not apologizing for it this time, my precious Gidsciples—I’ve been busy up here on the ol’ Golden Pedestal with writing a new, shorter, more publisher-friendly manuscript. On top of that, my job recently changed; I now write website content for a vape company. It’s odd to write like …

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Revisions Are Important, Because They Help Trim Down Your Work, And Simplify What You May Be Trying To Say. (Or, “Revisions Are Important.”)

Hello, my adoring Gidsciples! It is I, Gideon U. Eklund; bringing you delicious written treats, like a creepy ice cream man who only comes at night, and doesn’t have any pricing on the side of his van, but if you ask nicely, may give you a free sample and stare at you creepily while you …

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Why I Don’t Discuss The Subtle Nuances Of Politics Very Often. (Or, “…No, YOUR Face Is Stupid, STUPID!”)

Hello, dear readers! Welcome back to my fantastic, well-loved, super-popular blog! I know, I know—you’re all amazed to hear from me every two weeks, (sometimes longer, depending on my current work ethic,) and to be given advice, through my lens of humor, irrational outrage, and amazing levels of fantastic humility and grace. I’ve got a …

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Where Do Our Narratives Go From Here? (Or, “Let’s Dish About The Apocalypse!”)

Greetings, Gid-Lovers, Gidciples, and Gid-Mongers everywhere! It is I, Gideon U. Eklund, coming at you with my words, from atop my jewel-encrusted Golden Pedestal. (I’m capitalizing ‘Golden Pedestal’ now, to make it seem more important. Also, I’m not getting down from it today. It’s a holiday weekend, and I’m not going ANYWHERE. You got a …

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My Lack Of Creative Types For Creativity Makes Making Good Titles Bad. (Or, “My Friends Desperately Need To Move To Las Vegas.”)

Hello, dear readers. It is I, the amazing, handsome, indomitable Gideon U. Eklund here, with yet another wondrous blog entry to enrich and improve your lives with my humbly incredible presence. …As usual, you’re welcome. I know, I know—you just saw a new post from me last week, and I was talking about keeping to …

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