Roots and Branches

the theory and practice of living a creative life.

Roots + Branches

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  • Focusing attention

    Two simple practices to support your writing this year Last week I talked a bit about how doing energy work has helped me find focus as a writer. This week, I have a few simple practices to share that can help you: Even if you aren’t trained in energy work, you can still do simple…

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  • Tapping into your creative roots

    A guided meditation for deepening into the core of your creative practice The day after my cookbook photo shoot wrapped up, I felt energized: The photo shoot tapped into something in the core of my work that made me feel really alive and excited. Over the course of a week, I saw my work reaching…

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  • On Focus

    It’s not just about staying focused on the act of writing: It’s about focusing your energy, too I’ve been practicing reiki on myself each morning for the past month or so, as part of my reiki level I training. I feel better physically and emotionally when I do energy work, which I expected, but the…

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  • My ideal reader meets my ideal work

    On finding what you most want to say, and who you want it to reach There are just two more spots left in Bloom, my 8 week writing support program to build a sustainable lifelong writing practice: And doors close soon (we start on January 24). If you’ve been waiting to join, this is your…

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  • What writer will you be in 2025?

    This is the year we claim our dreams + your last chance for 60% off It’s your last call to take 60% off all my self-study and group programs, plus intuitive guidance sessions, before the year ends: Use HOLIDAY for 60% off before 12/31. I love a good list, and late December is full of…

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