Archive - The Comeback

Subject to Revision

Some more trans thoughts.

Apr 21 • Scott Nelson

I got deadnamed in public on TDOV

and then I wrote a bunch of words about the differences between being visible, being legible, and being seen. (There's positivity in here, I promise.)

Apr 1 • Scott Nelson

March 2026

Update from the speedrun transition

The dry-erase board in my bathroom says Every day, I reclaim more of my body and mind.

Mar 17 • Scott Nelson

January 2026

The universe isn't subtle. (On sharp left turns, throwing away the plans, and finding the plot by losing it.)

Jan 31 • Scott Nelson

December 2025

When a trans writer changes their name, what happens to their publication history?

It's surprisingly complicated

Dec 19, 2025 • Scott Nelson

September 2025

Why I'm making queer art like my life depends on it

For the new subscribers: Hello and welcome.

Sep 26, 2025

June 2025

Quick publishing announcement

I'm awful at titles and significantly better at flash nonfiction.

Jun 26, 2025

April 2025

You are not your productivity - but also, do the sleep study.

The return of the Very Tired Catfish

Apr 8, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

March 2025

Going to AWP this year?

Mar 13, 2025

January 2025

How to Survive a Wildfire

Okay, the title is a little dramatic.

Jan 14, 2025

November 2024

LA Locals: Be Gay Do Crime: a Storytelling Night

Saturday, Dec 7

Nov 26, 2024