Archive - Why We Write

A candid glimpse of the early stages of writing a novel, and how to balance productivity with sanity.

I am obsessed by the delightful slog of it all (and it is a slog).

Jul 17 •

On the edge of the ocean: the wisdom of two visual artists and a pheasant

craving solitude and finding connection

Jul 11 •

Stop wasting time trying to become what and who you already are.

creative devotion & all it offers us now, if we can just remember

Jul 5 •

June 2025

The day job narrative. What would your manuscript look like?

exploring the constraints of working roles and their potential to reshape identity

Jun 27 •

Calm the mind and body

some of my favorite practices

Jun 26 •

10:16

Strengthening our creative constitution: write more words, create more space

We can't take an elevator to the top of the mountain, but we can grab a rope

Jun 20 •

Let's take a breath on the page

“Space is the breath of art.” —Frank Lloyd Wright

Jun 13 •

Finding the right conditions to grow: why creative work needs light, not permission

on checkboxes, creative intuition, conditional growth, and what it means to be seen

Jun 6 •

Mindful Words, Empowered Leadership

You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your legend.” – Isabel Allende

Jun 5 •

9:30

Practicing patience as we explore different ways to reignite creativity

Self-doubt is part of the process. The creative spark is always there.

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Conscious Breathwork for Creatives: A Short Course

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

May 30 •

Heading home with new words and new resolve

a message to storytellers from my protagonist, my former self, and a few insightful writers

May 26 •

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