I started this blog when I was drowning in self-doubt, struggling to get my head above water. Writing about the ups and downs of the creative process helped me stay afloat. But what was even better, I discovered, was sailing that sea together.

I love being in community—writing and laughing together, commiserating, brainstorming, and cheering each other on. My bi-weekly co-writing circles (and weekly co-creativity circle with The Kettle) are where I get my best work done. And taking care of others in workshops and retreats feeds my soul.

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This blog has brought me a bouquet of insight, ideas, and practices. I hope some might be helpful to you too. Here are some favorites:

ON TIPS & PRACTICES FOR ENCOURAGING FLOW

I Go at My Own Pace How it's much more fun to be a turtle

Focus on What You Love Using the Japanese decluttering method to revise

Pick the Right Mountain to Get in the Zone How to find Mihály Csíkszentmihályi's "flow" state

All You Need is a Thread When traveling, how little is needed to stay in the work

To Feel Alive Again, I Dance The cure for the writing (and other) doldrums

ON THE POWER OF REST

How Do We Mother Ourselves? Why I love going on retreats

Lie Fallow and Receive How farmer's wisdom applies to us too

Why Meditate Walking meditation adds soul to my writing

Can You Hold Back the World for a Little Bit? Going unplugged uncovers rich surprises

ON WRESTLING WITH SELF-DOUBT

This Machine Will Save Me How I thought a turquoise vintage typewriter was the answer

I'm Still a Baby Writer Inside Why the wrinkles outside don't reflect the newness inside

Honor the Angel Inside What if you sit down to your desk as an angel in disguise?

ON FINDING YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE

Eccentric Artist? That's You! Idolizing famous writers blinds us to our own specialness

Focus on Your Strength What's going well in your writing?

Writing as a Spiritual Practice Thinking of your work as an act of devotion changes the atmosphere

ON COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

When I Am Supported, Everything I Do Has Extra Bounce The damaging myth of the lone writer

We All Need Support When We Get Stuck How the thought of joining a group revved my engine

Thank you for reading, and for walking this road with me. I hope to see you in a circle, in my monthly letter, or out in the garden--pulling those weeds, watering that dirt, and coaxing those seeds into life.