When I was young and found books I loved, I wanted to revisit them repeatedly. I cherished the experience of re-entering a familiar world; whether I was longing to be whisked away to sunnier climates, solve mysteries with my favorite characters, or visit fantastical worlds full of mythical creatures, I could merely scan my bookshelf […]
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Having a consistent writing practice is essential to being a writer, yet it remains a struggle for me. Lately, I’ve been using The Writers’ Hour to ensure I get to my desk and stay there. The Writers’ Hour is a free one-hour writing session hosted daily in four different time zones by the London Writers’
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In August of 2020, I was permanently laid off from my dream job. Initially, I had all the standard concerns. How would I make money? What if I never found work I loved again? When would my life get back to its predictable rhythms? Overwhelmed, I decided to take some time off from job hunting
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One of the things I’ve missed most over these last two years of the pandemic has been the ability to travel. Of course, I value health and safety more, but as an avid traveler, I’ve longed to get out and explore anything, anywhere. I have had to learn to adapt to losing travel temporarily and
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