Category: The Blog
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10 points that made my writing retreat, Between Words and Water, so epic
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This post checks off three tasks: I wanted to share what happened, analyze what went well, and give some type of guide to those who plan to host a retreat of their own. We’re all creators who are aware of the importance of giving other women space to connect and create. So…
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15-Day Self-Exploration through Writing Challenge
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Background on how this came about: Two nights ago, on 4/20 to be exact, I decided to consciously do something in between now and the retreat next month. Something for me, I mean. Something to commit to that wouldn’t be easy, but not too hard either. Time Out to Tune…
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9 ways to jazz up your writing relationship
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Last week I got stuck and wasn’t at all inspired to write on any of the projects that I was working on. It happens–no shame. When it does, I recognize that one of two things needs to happen. Either I need a break or I need to shake something up in my…
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Using mangoes + Oprah’s money as opportunities for self-inquiry
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I have this thing that I call “spending Oprah’s money.” It stemmed from a conversation I was having a while back about Oprah clapping back on Twitter one day. Someone asked when she was going to start giving back to America’s ghettos. “When are u?” she asked. In my…
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Being a “good mom” can sometimes look like this…
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Being a writer and a mom of young children is tough, so having another writer-mom to call friend is fundamental. Tasha is mine, and we critique one another’s work and hold each other accountable to our writing goals. As best as we can, that is. Now back in our groove,…