Archive - Grayson Taylor

This mistake is ruining your creativity

You have a slow creative reflex, and it’s holding you back.

Jun 19 •

How I built my dream writing studio in NYC

A journey in the art of interior design.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Why you should write a book (even if no one reads it)

Writing a book can change your life, whether it’s ‘successful’ or not.

May 20 •

April 2025

How to write terrible dialogue

A 10-step guide to writing lousy dialogue, brought to you by an award-winning author.

Apr 1 •

March 2025

What journaling every day for 2 years has taught me

Lessons learned from over 800 days of daily journaling.

Mar 19 •

February 2025

The 5 steps to being a prolific writer

How I’m writing more this year than ever before.

Feb 25 •

The most important reminder in life

Memento mori, memento creare.

Feb 5 •

January 2025

A year of learning

Reflections on 2024.

Jan 24 •

December 2023

A year of change

At the end of every year, I like to look back at the preceding 12 months. The writer in me can't resist trying to uncover some overarching theme tying…

Dec 31, 2023 •

A lot's been happening.

Some highlights from the past few months in my life as an author and filmmaker in NYC. Plus, recommendations of music, a book, and a film I've enjoyed.

Dec 14, 2023 •

October 2023

We both wrote bad books. So what?

I just released two collaboration videos with Mel Torrefranca, a fellow author and YouTuber, which I think you’ll really enjoy.

Oct 20, 2023 •

September 2023

I erased all of my books from the internet

The story of how, and why, I published 10 of my books... and then erased all of them from the internet.

Sep 22, 2023 •

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