Jake Solyst - Thriving Writers

Jake is a writer from Maryland. He produces web and social content for the Chesapeake Bay Program, a regional environmental organization based in Annapolis. In his free time, he writes short fiction. He graduated from Towson University with a Master of Science in Professional Writing in 2022.

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Writing Process

Why Are Running Competitions So Much More Fun Than Writing Competitions?

Is it more fun to compete in running than writing? Jake Solyst shares his thoughts on running competitions, why they're fun, and how writing competitions can channel that excitement.

Writing Process

Sleepy Stories

"In her lovely and teasing way, she tells me: I like to hear you go blah blah blah blah blah." Jake Solyst uses bedtime stories to organize his thoughts and workshop his writing.