That’s not to say these subjects can’t be done well. Lindsay Rae Brown has a sneaky way of imparting life advice amidst all the tear-inducing laughs. Hogan Torah actually offers good writing advice while humorously poking fun at the Meta Medium crowd. Patrick Metzger’s apocalypse-right-now balances the-sky-is-falling with humor, grace, and actionable advice. And Danielle Loewen’s saucier stories are deeply thought-provoking, casually witty, and simply a joy to read. But for every good writer working in these areas, there are dozens of charlatans who nonetheless ar…