Hi, I’m Dylan!

I’m a queer trans man and writer based in Brooklyn, New York.

What People Are Saying

“I’ve been down on myself because my journal has dust on it. What you wrote was a great reminder that it’s okay and I’ll be back.”

—Ryan F.

“I really love how honest you are about writing and the writing process and all the feelings behind it.”

—Amelia M. Burton, The Ace Lit Corner

“Thank you for letting us into your brain. It makes me feel less alone, and reminds me that resistance is there to be noticed.”

—Mattie Wyndham, I THNK ABT GHOSTS + INTIMACY

Recent Essays

I write about writing, big feelings, and small parts.

More Nice Things People Are Saying

“You ignite my writing, so thank you!”

—Luke Rashkovan, Life of Luke

“That session was such an inspiring and thought-provoking experience. I am going to begin incorporating writing and connecting with myself into my day, I’m excited to find out what I can learn about myself.”

—Christoph R.

“God, you’re good at dialogue.”

Larell Scardelli

“Love this article, Dylan! I agree that writer’s block is an emotional thing, usually perfectionism, that isn’t receiving the attention that it needs.”

—Rebecca Haynes, Letters from Gaia

“You keep finding the way forward, and you show others how to do it.”

—Mark S.

“The stream of consciousness + the attention to observation was beautiful, and then the realization as the reader that all of that built to what we’ve been reading this whole time was WONDERFUL.”

Taylor Duffy

“Love how you describe the love of writing. It’s definitely sacred!”

—Jonathan Nott, Art for Art's Sake

“You’re a brilliant writer and storyteller. Your words paint vivid imagery that takes me to new places. It’s a gift to the world and to me for you to keep writing.”

—Richelle DeVoe, The Growth Guides

“These are badass tips!! Thank you.”

—Joshua W.

“the balance of accountability and comfort is so important and sometimes so hard to find. i’m gonna write these questions in my journal and come back to them from time to time <3”

—Luca Bo, The Wannabe Papers

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