Summer. Is this time of year frustrating and destructive for your writing? If so, let’s chat. Some days, I experience summer as a languid and almost sensual force of flow and ease. This midyear season can be quite lovely as it cloaks us with heat, warmth, spaciousness, and an unmistakable invitation to have fun, take […]
I still remember the first time I saw my husband on a skateboard. Years ago, he was still my boyfriend, and one day I drove towards the road he lived on for a visit. As I rolled up to a two-way stop sign in his neighborhood, I saw Jon speed by in front of me […]
A few years ago, I worked with a writer I’ll call “Trudy.” Trudy was a thoughtful, ambitious woman who cultivated a busy personal life and a successful career she truly cared about. In nearly everything this determined woman focused on, Trudy excelled. On paper, you’d say Trudy had “made it” — for Trudy consistently made […]
Last week I met a talented freelance journalist and content writer. She had so much going for her — great bylines; recurring assignments; a six-figure revenue; and a few big ideas to research and pitch. Despite these assets, this independent writer was missing two crucial elements that were keeping her stuck and unable to dig […]
