A newsletter for curious, world-changing creatives ready to expand their creative ecosystems and make their dreams come true.
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Why I'll never have a writing schedule
Or, the Power of Practice I love a good schedule. Or rather, I used to. There’s something satisfying about feeling a sense of ownership and control over your days. But so often, we’re lulled into a false sense of control, thinking that by accounting for each block of time, we’re reducing uncertainty and demanding our…
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Holding Space
The Power of Continued Attention We hold space for many things in a given week: For special rituals, for people we love, for our work. Holding space implies more than just blocking out time in your schedule (though that can be part of it): There’s an energetic, emotional component too. When we hold space for…
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Roots + Branches: The revolution begins with self-love
Your writing is about more than your writing Devoting time to what you love is revolutionary Today is a big one for love. The flowers, chocolates, etc. are all about showing love to someone (or ones) else, but only one kind of love. Today, I want you to remember the power of self love. The…
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Roots and Branches: writing about food from a place of abundance
Plus a recipe for calming herbal tea This is Roots + Branches, a free newsletter on the craft and joy of writing and creativity by Root creator and award-winning author Dr. Julia Skinner. I hope it supports you in your creative journey! Many writers, myself included, tend to have a predisposition towards what’s lacking. Did…
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The process is the point
Plus an invitation to join me in January in a (free!) online community for visioning and intention setting in the new year. This is Roots + Branches, a free newsletter on the craft and joy of writing and creativity by Root creator and award-winning author Julia Skinner. I hope it supports you in your creative…
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I spent years unweaving this one particular puzzle: I love manifestation, and believe there’s power in releasing control over a specific outcome. I believe there’s a universe, and various energies flowing through that universe, that shape and inform our lives and who we can collaborate with to build things beyond our wildest imaginings. But I…
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I’ve been playing around with something new after some requests for ongoing Reiki/energy work services. Monthly remote energy work + intuitive guidance sessions for creative people who are building a body of work (your art, your business, or something else). No appointment needed, no calendar wrangling required. It’s for busy creative people who want additional…
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We’re all storytellers. In the ways you think, but also in ways you may not realize. As a creative, you’re already familiar with the ways you shape ideas into being, using whatever medium crafted into whatever form, whether it’s a book, a business, a sculpture, or a song. But there’s another layer of storytelling beneath…
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