AUTHOR

Derek MacDonald

Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.

Stories by Derek


THE LATEST


Picking Up The Plot

I'm becoming more and more aware of the difference between creation and commentary. Maybe that's som...

Stories From The Stage

It'd been my fault. That much was clear. I remember feeling angry and upset. Then, just... sad.

Let It Rip

Years ago during a mountain-guiding clinic, I learned a lesson on throttling my potential I'll never...

Mean It Like You Say It

Mean it like you say it... that just sounds better to me. Say it like you mean it always felt like d...

Know Your Shit

I've been thinking about how knowing stuff and putting it into practice are two different things—thr...

Because I Had To

Cold, dark mornings make me feel the most like myself. Yes, I realize that could use a bit of clarif...

Pulled Out Of The Pit

Getting a pocket notebook and a pen was the second-best thing I ever did for my ADHD… the first was ...

Doctors Office Discoveries

At the doctor's yesterday, he'd looked at me with inquisitive eyes when I floated a pretty big thoug...

Finding Enough Courage

Today, I sat at my desk in disbelief. With the wind howling and snow spraying across the windows of ...

Looking For Labels

I've noticed a shift happening in how we communicate. All of us. I don't fully know what that means ...

Coiling Up And Falling Down

I don't know what it is about falling snowflakes that makes silence sound so good, but it's always b...


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