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My draft is stuck at "almost done"
On removing the albatross from your back I’ve opened up two sliding scale spots for Bloom, which starts in January, and I have one left. If you want that spot to be yours, please email me at hello@root-kitchens.com and let’s chat! One of my private clients and I talk a lot about birds. Specifically, one
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60% off classes + coaching through 12/10
Plus simple self-care for writers during the busy holiday season I’ve created another giveaway, and an additional gift for you, as part of my holiday sale.(And paid subscribers: Make sure to scroll to the end for 80% off!) But first: A few ways to support your creative spirit during the holiday season. As folks rush
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How you work changes how you feel about the work
Plus a big, big sale and giveaway for the holidays, and a reminder to engage in consistent care 60% off every class, plus a giveaway This week, every Roots & Branches workshop, every self-study class and live workshop I offer is 60% off. Just use the code HOLIDAY at checkout. That includes Bloom: My 8
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On claiming my identity as a writer
It’s time to claim yours, too I’ve been writing for 20ish years in some capacity or other: My first peer-reviewed article came out in 2007 or 2008, and it’s been pretty much nonstop since then, whether I’m writing journal articles, or my dissertation, or a book manuscript, a magazine feature, or this newsletter. But it
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Easing back into writing: a guide for troubled times
Start with five minutes, and build from there Use the code SOLSTICE for 50% off Bloom, or any of my other programs! Easing back into writing: simple tips for reconnecting with your work, a few minutes at a time In my last issue, I pointed out that this moment, uncertain and sometimes scary as it
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We are, amazingly, already almost to the end of 2025, and deep in the season where people give gifts to others and plan out things like the next year’s goals and professional development for themselves. Here’s my guide to help you pick the perfect last-minute gift for a group, a friend, or for you (or
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Hi friend, If you’ve been thinking about getting or gifting classes, coaching, or other experiences for yourself or favorite creative-minded friend this holiday season, here’s $20 to make that a bit more accessible. Just use the code ‘2025’ for $20 off anything on my Roots + Branches website. Yes, you can combine it with other
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Last night, I had a sudden burst of inspiration that literally pulled me out of my chair. I was sitting around watching my cozy mystery shows (a regular favorite evening activity) when suddenly I was hit with a burst of inspiration. You know when you feel pulled to do something and you don’t know why,
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