Writing in Real Life: This week, The One where Harry Potter & The X-Men are the SameYep, it’s that time of the week again! Time for a new episode of Writing in Real Life!

Dreams: when — or if — you should give up on them. The strange definition of “similar” in Hollywood and in publishing. The dream of publishing versus the reality. Is it weird to thank people for thinking your baby is adorable? Barry finally finishes writing a @&#%^$&* short story. Morgan sees the light at the end of the revision tunnel.