by Sarah Chauncey | Dec 1, 2025 | Writing
For World AIDS Day 2025, I’m re-posting an essay from 2005 that was published in an anthology, Stories of Strength. // “Are you insane?” I heard my friend Tom, his voice rising at the end of the sentence, the emphasis his ever-so-slightly lisping “s” dragging...
by Sarah Chauncey | Feb 24, 2025 | Revision
Back in December, I had a deep and meaningful conversation with Lisa Cooper Ellison for her Writing Your Resilience podcast. We talked about counterintuitive editing—the balance between reflection and action—and what makes writing resonate with readers in such a way...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jan 20, 2025 | Nonfiction, Writing
You’ve been planning to write a book for ages. All your friends and colleagues are asking when you’re going to do it, and you’ve decided that 2025 is your year to thrive! Even if you’re well-known in your field, have 200K+ followers on Instagram or have already...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jan 13, 2025 | Creativity, Life, Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
I saw a meme a few days ago that said, “It’s been a long year this week.” Sure feels that way, doesn’t it? It’s totally fine if you need to take some time away from writing to process your emotions and regroup. But for the love of all things First Amendment, please...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jan 9, 2025 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Publishing, Querying, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
Thirty-some years ago, when I worked in the Production department of VH1 (back when VH1 had actual music shows), I was responsible for handling incoming resumes and forwarding them to the appropriate producer or executive (except for interns, who I hired). And boy,...
