Last week was the birthday of legendary author Ernest Hemingway. And while we’re a little late to the party, we would be remiss—as a blog for writers by writers—to ignore the day entirely. A Brief Bio Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in Illinois. His writing journey began in high school where he…
Category: Inspiration
To Write or Not: What’s a Good Reason & What’s an Excuse?
To write or not to write? Sometimes it can be hard to know when to take a break and when to push through. There are so many things in life (or internally) that can get in the way of our writing. We want to give ourselves grace and forgiveness. Especially as moms, we have to…
Healing Through Writing: The Best Kind of Medicine
In another blog, I wrote about how I was going in for surgery and how I coped with my stress through writing. I’ve always found healing through writing. I had my surgery last week, and thankfully, as I write this today, I am not feeling any pain. My mind is ready to jump back into…
The person you’re sending that message to is a human.
Humans are impacted by their relationships and interactions with other humans. Words matter, regardless of how they come at you. Words can save (or end) a life.
Slow is not stagnant– it’s progress.
Slow is not stagnant. A little movement can mean a lot over the course of a week. A month. A year. Those small steps get faster as you get stronger. Let’s talk.
Your creativity is still there. I promise.
Life can so easily get in the way of our creativity and ability to create that sometimes we spite it for its existence. But what if you embraced it instead?
Writing with ADHD and creative solutions to staying focused
Writing with ADHD can seem a bit frustrating and time-consuming. But don’t worry! There are tips and solutions to this problem to get that creativity flowing.
The best writing gear according to Moms Who Write
It’s National Ballpoint Pen Day! In honor of this clever little holiday, we’re celebrating by listing some of our favorite writing gear. Take a look!
Sometimes I wish I wasn’t a writer, but then I remember…
Sometimes, I miss the office life and checking the boxes. Sometimes, I think it would just be easier to stop writing. Then I remember why I chose it.
It’s okay not to write during times of grief.
There is no one hard-and-fast rule for how you should conduct yourself if you’re going through times of grief and trauma– especially when it comes to writing.