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Weekly tips, stories and inspiration for your writing journey.
Michael Franti, Betrayal, and the Power of Believing Victims
When news broke of Michael Franti’s affair, I was forced to confront my own history with abuse—and the power of speaking out to heal.
Add a Scream Diet to Your Writing Practice
Many writers doubt their voices or all together confidence in their ideas. Use this unconventional strategy to regain yours and experience greater freedom.
Writing With Courage in a Fear-Driven World
How do you embrace your fears and live with greater acceptance? Follow Andrea Gibson’s lead and learn to be fully present.
When the Wave Hits: Reclaiming Your Writing Voice After a Life Disruption
Reclaiming your writing voice and sense of peace after major disruptions can be difficult. This acceptance-building exercise can lead to more ease and grace.
How to Identify Your Writing Strengths (and Why You Should Lead With Them)
Wondering what your writing strengths are? Try this exercise, plus discover a second sweet way to find out how your writing shines.
Four Tips for Reading Your Work Out Loud
Interested in reading your work out loud to a live audience? Use these tips to improve your performance.
How Two Writers Turned Sibling Loss Into a Published Anthology—and What You Can Learn from Their Journey
Learn how Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton found solace and a publishing path for The Loss of a Lifetime anthology on sibling loss.
The Loss of a Lifetime: Finding Belonging After Sibling Loss
This week, we’re examining four additional unspoken, shame-based rules that harm writers’ mental health.
The 11 Hidden Rules That Sabotage Writers’ Success & Mental Health – Part Three
This week, we’re examining four additional unspoken, shame-based rules that harm writers’ mental health.
The 11 Hidden Rules That Sabotage Writers’ Success & Mental Health – Part Two
This week, we’re examining four additional unspoken, fear-driven rules that harm writers’ mental health.
The 11 Hidden Rules That Sabotage Writers’ Success & Mental Health – Part One
Here are the first three of the unspoken rules harming writers’ mental health and how to rewrite them for greater well-being and creative fulfillment.
Suicide, Grief, and Writer Mental Health
Writers are sensitive souls who need to protect their mental health. Learn why this is so important and why I’m addressing it.
