Writing Process

Back to Basics Writing

On days when I feel tired or when I’m feeling emotionally drained, the last thing I want to do is look at a screen. I…

Another Approach for #the100dayproject

Day 7/100

The Skip

Day 6/100

Yesteday, it happened. I skipped a day of writing.

Today was a hard day to write.

It’s been a tough week overall (thanks Mercury Retrograde!), filled with sleepless nights, a cranky toddler, which also means everyone in the house is feeling particularly irritiable. I also started feeling a migraine coming on this afternoon, and it hasn’t gone away. And then there’s the…

The Memoir Project

Because when you have a flash of understanding on one topic, you can write an essay. Write an essay and you tackle a scene…

Quiet Time (draft)

Ever since I became a mom, quiet time for myself, even if it was for 30 minutes, was sacred. It was the only time of the day where I could meaningfully check in with myself, reflect on how the week or month is going, blue sky and brainstorm creative projects and ideas.

Exploring Mom Guilt (draft)

Working out a draft of a personal essay exploring the intersection of mom guilt, self-care, and relationships. It’s still in its early stages, but here’s an excerpt from the draft:

Mom Guilt.