Roots and Branches

the theory and practice of living a creative life.

Roots + Branches

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  • A year of writing

    2025 is a year for fearless writers . Each year, I write my biggest goals for each month on a big piece of paper and hang it on the back of my front door. It gives me the endorphin hit of crossing things off, but also gives me a nice way to acknowledge my progress…

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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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