Stringer of phrases. Sometimes on the page. Mostly in my head. He/him.
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I'm in a moment of career transition, so I thought I'd remind y’all I consult/coach/edit for private clients alongside my teaching. From sifting ideas to finalizing projects, I have decades of experience to share. You can reach me through my website, michaeldeanclark.com/.
Over 20 years working with writers taught me a lot about being one. More though, it taught me about the ways looking at the world like a writer can lead to seeing the beauty in living. Come out. Writer or not, I’m pretty sure you’ll find some part of your own story worth telling.
Never get your hopes up for that reach submission, kids. It’s a reach for a reason. #amwriting
Here to pick up my kid from his overnight shift at the donut shop and end up interviewed by KTLA on my feelings about the Dodgers series. As a #Padres fan, I very much enjoy the slight possibility that I’ll be on LA news saying I’m rooting for their downfall.😂
Car’s in the shop today (in this economy!). Stuck waiting since 8:30, I spent the last few hours writing something I find beautiful (an early draft rarity for me). I’ll take it. #amwriting
Writing a book is stupid and hard and why do I hate myself this much and ok I’ll get back to writing…maybe a second cup of coffee is a good idea…
This post is brought to you by impending deadlines and the letter y.
Waking up to an acceptance was a nice reminder (to me) that I’m still here, still writing, still hoping. Thank you, San Pedro River Review.
A scene from writing today: The Pet Shop Boys’ “Always In My Mind” plays. Simultaneously, a poodle, shaved to naked save white fur leg warmers, trots by in exact unison with the opening rhythm, high kneed and flopping its head back and forth in time. Gonna be a productive day!
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Looking for somewhere to send your work in July? We are open for #poetry, #shortfiction and #flashfiction submissions for Hidden Peak Review Vol VIII
My short story on getting so much of what you hoped for it’s not enough.
#Fiction Spotlight: "Age In" by Southern California writer @MDeanClark tinyurl.com/k7j94kyu #shortfiction #writing
Once more: my story “Age In” is out and already splitting readers on which character they should be most upset with. Give it a read and cast your vote!
Stoked to see my latest short story is live at Hidden Peak. Age In is a divinely human aftermath to loss. Imperfection in a perfect tribute. Inevitability in our frailties. Or maybe it’s just about a tattoo so brilliant it’s wrong. Give it a read here:
hiddenpeakpress.com/2026/05/…
In case you missed it, you have reading to do. Link in the op.
Stoked to see my latest short story is live at Hidden Peak. Age In is a divinely human aftermath to loss. Imperfection in a perfect tribute. Inevitability in our frailties. Or maybe it’s just about a tattoo so brilliant it’s wrong. Give it a read here:
hiddenpeakpress.com/2026/05/…
Stoked to see my latest short story is live at Hidden Peak. Age In is a divinely human aftermath to loss. Imperfection in a perfect tribute. Inevitability in our frailties. Or maybe it’s just about a tattoo so brilliant it’s wrong. Give it a read here:
hiddenpeakpress.com/2026/05/…
Professional Post: Looking for help with words? A story to tell? Ad copy that gets response? Messaging to get right? A project to move from idea to reality? Know someone else who does? Let's make it happen. Reach out: michaeldeanclark.com.
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