Play is fundamental to well-being and crucial to creativity.

Thoughts on a winter-phase in the writing life.

On slowing down for Solstice and recommitting to the mystery of winter.

The Pitch Witches reflect on our first-ever B*tch & Submit. What a dream.

In the creative life, we are constantly called upon to shed our old selves. How can we support ourselves and one another in the process?

Writing on a shaded porch with a glass of iced coffee is such a sweet dream—as long as it’s not 102, your mind is anxiety-free, and your spirit is willing.

How do I light a controlled fire that invites me to warm my fingers and roast a few s’mores, not one that explodes and singes my eyebrows?

Creative nudges from the universe can be rare, but they do happen!

How to meet spring writing goals: pause, listen, observe, play, work, sip, savor, watch the sun rise.

“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.”