Writing is a way to come home to yourself. Your voice matters. You matter.
Having No Words Doesn’t Always Mean Writer’s Block
Writing is one way to work with the challenges that the pandemic has presented. Lately, I’ve been noticing some of the surprising ways that connections are fostered through writing and sharing together, even when the meetings are online.
Why Write in a Group?
Writing is one way to work with the challenges that the pandemic has presented. Lately, I’ve been noticing some of the surprising ways that connections are fostered through writing and sharing together, even when the meetings are online.
The Power of Recall
Over the past several months, I’ve witnessed courage and risk-taking in my writing groups. Once we establish our container for non-judgmental listening, everyone is…
The Power of a Pause
What I’ve learned from navigating these difficult times is not to be afraid to take a pause. Whether you’re experiencing hardship, burnout, a decrease in clarity, vision, or motivation, a welcome pause can bring renewal, softening, and spaciousness back to your life.
Five Tips for Sustaining Your Writing During a Break
I want to share some suggestions for how to sustain your writing practice when your regular group/ people/supports are not available.
The Power of Listening
Developing strong listening skills is critical for anyone’s growth as a writer.
10 Timed Writing Prompts for Unlocking Memory
I am a huge advocate of using timed writing from prompts, which helped me create the manuscript for my memoir, The Chocolate Pilgrim. To this day, prompts are a big part of my process
Listening To The Voices Of This Land’s First People
The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. Recent political and global events have highlighted the systemic racism embedded within our culture. Those events have prompted me to dive …
Writing Dream
Do you have a half-written article or manuscript languishing in a drawer or collecting dust in a shoebox? Perhaps it’s stashed somewhere in a digital folder on your computer. Maybe …