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


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Punt, Then Press

There are two things you should know about getting shit done. I learned about them both as an outdoo...

When It Clicks

Today, for the first time in about six years, I turned on my DSLR camera. I found one of the last ph...

Getting Your Way

Fear of being "too much" will make you miserable.

Your Most Unconventional Self

Unexpected validation hits different. I don't usually anticipate affirmation in my inbox. But that's...

Out Of The Shadows

There's this memory I can't stop thinking about from when I was 13. Laptop in hand, I was sitting in...

The Lorem Ipsum Line

I'm all for simple structure, so long as following it doesn't slow things down.

Found By The Fireside

Bringing my laptop to a bonfire was unexpected. If it sounds unusual, rest assured it feels that way...

Reframing Golden Hour

I'm sitting at a picnic table next to the ocean. It should be serene. And it is—just not like I'd fi...

Shores, Swords, and Shields

I was drinking my coffee by the water this morning. Rocky, coastal shoreline and sun draped across m...

Opposite Day

One of my favorite sayings is "everything in moderation, including moderation."


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