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We’ve wrapped up the Gentle 30-Day Micro-Writing Challenge. In this post I check-in after week 4 and the whole challenge, plus I'm including a bonus challenge prompt!

We’ve wrapped up Week 3 of the Gentle 30-Day Micro-Writing Challenge. In this post I check-in with a reflection and bonus material with a Thanksgiving-inspired prompt!

We’ve wrapped up Week 2 of the Gentle 30-Day Micro-Writing Challenge. In this post I check-in with a reflection and bonus material with a perspective twisting prompt!

The Gentle 30-Day Writing Challenge is here! Download your free workbook, follow weekly check-ins, and discover how ten mindful minutes a day can transform your creativity.

Author Amy Sampson-Cutler visits today to share her top tips on writing in your favorite genre. Check it out!

What happens when an everyday detail sparks a whole new story? In this interview, author Kimberly Lee talks about the creativity behind her novel Have You Seen Him. From the unexpected inspiration for her premise to her writing and publishing journey, Kimberly shares insights any creative can learn from.

Jim Naremore is here sharing his candid insights and personal experiences in this guest blog post!

Today I'm exploring emotional honesty in poetry with insights from "Pearl" by Ted Kooser. Plus my takeaways in how writing grief can enhance

Today on the blog I interview Marlene Bell about her book, A Hush at Midnight--plus a book giveaway!

Join my next online writing creative workshop starting 10/9/24 at 6PM Pacific!

This National Poetry Month, I'm thrilled to share that I've been accepted as the Writer-in-Residence at the Good Hart Artist Residency!...

When I lived on the East Coast, I looked forward to the abundance of fall leaves each year. My girls and I would gather them, creating...

... and I had no idea until today. In my last newsletter, I mentioned that after a month of all things poetry during National Poetry...

Poetry forms can feel intimidating. We remember counting syllables, looking at meter, and trying to figure out if we're looking at a...

This week brings the fourth installment of places through which you can take creative writing workshops and classes online! If you have a...

Welcome to the third installment of my ongoing list of where you can find creative writing workshops and classes online! If you have a...

This week continues the list of place to take creative writing workshop and classes online. I'll keep adding to this list throughout the...

Hello, creatives! To say THANK YOU to everyone who supports my writing and creative life by reserving a copy of my forthcoming chapbook,...

I try to write a poem every day. Some days, the poem pours out of me, and I could write line after line without too much struggle. Other...

After months of bone-dry weather, it’s raining here in Northern California. This means that my normally dusty trails are mud covered—and...