What’s it like to be Puerto Rican?
Living in Germany for the past four years has taught me a lot about what it’s like to be Puerto Rican. Even though I haven’t lived on the island since 2007, the plantain stain, or mancha de plátano, is in me, no matter how much I try to hide it. Many people don’t know much […]
How to Use Feedback to Improve your Writing
Last month, I gave some tips on how to give useful feedback to a writer. Today, I want to talk about how to receive that feedback and use it to make your work better. Receiving critical feedback is hard. You’ve worked hard on your manuscript, and now someone tells you all the reasons why it […]
8 Life Lessons I Learned from Watching Soccer
I’ve been enjoying the European Championship these past few weeks and I’ve come to realize how much a soccer match is similar to life. I believe you can find inspiration anywhere if you pay attention so here are 8 lessons I learned while watching soccer that I hope to apply to my own life. I […]