Final Part of the Process

“Healthy self-expression can make your life more fulfilling, allowing you to tap into your own, unique creativity, desires, and passions.” -Karen Sosnoski, PhD on Psychcentral This first novel of mine focuses on self-expression. It’s a collection of moments, thoughts, and ideas, and it’s a work of fiction that I feel expresses so many little partsContinue reading “Final Part of the Process”

Do You Write Alone?

“The writing process for me is pretty much always the same – it’s a solitary experience.” -Sheryl Crow It’s interesting because I speak often of the writing process being solitary. I speak often of taking intentional time for yourself. But I also must admit that when I sit down to write, I bring so manyContinue reading “Do You Write Alone?”

There’s Always a Good Reason to Write.

“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” — Anne Frank There’s always a good reason to write. I think one of the greatest reasons to write is when I feel completely out of control. I don’t write to gain control; I write to find my calm inContinue reading “There’s Always a Good Reason to Write.”

Serenity

“The key to serenity is trusting that the universe has your back.” -Gabrielle Bernstein Serenity sounds like such a pretty word to me. I’d love to have a home that exudes serenity. Exude is significantly less pretty of a word, but that’s irrelevant. The thing is that serenity is a feeling inside you. Some daysContinue reading “Serenity”

It’s the Freakin Weekend

“Survived the week. Reward unlocked: Weekend!”  -Lynneah from Twinsandcoffee.com I only have a couple of weeks left of this semester, and I am so excited! Also, it’s Friday! Tomorrow, I think I might sleep in, make a fancy home coffee, and listen to an audiobook to start my day. The great thing about the weekendContinue reading “It’s the Freakin Weekend”

Writing Journal

“Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind.” -Natalie Goldberg One of the things that got me through writing my first novel was journaling my way through it. It’s where I can discuss topics I don’t quite understand yet.Continue reading “Writing Journal”

15 People a Day

“A brave life is 15 hard conversations a day.” -Brene Brown As writers, this is exactly what we sign up for. Well, maybe not all writers, but this is what writing is for me. I like finding creative ways to have hard conversations. I don’t like having hard conversations with just anyone; I prefer toContinue reading “15 People a Day”