Write On!

It's that time of year when "festive" feels more like "fatigued". This week's newsletter covers tinsel, traffic and the emotional gymnastics of pretending we're fine. open.substack.com/pub/writeonza/…

Yesterday’s writing workshop ice-breaker: “If you really knew me, you would know…” A wall of blue Post-its revealed secrets, quiet grief and shy hopes - proof that storytelling doesn’t have to be long to be powerful. What would your Post-it note say?

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

Tonight, we lean into the raw, tender voice of Billie Holiday - a woman who sang her pain and her power with fearless grace.

If your inner critic is louder than your curiosity, it might be time to hand the pen back to yourself. In Her Own Words starts on Monday. Spaces are limited. tellyourstorywithwriteon.wordpress.com/courses-and-wo…

A blank page is just your mind in a towel, walking around the house trying to remember why it entered the kitchen.

You’ve got stories. You’ve got things to say. And you don’t have to do it alone. In Her Words starts next week Monday 11th August. 21 Days of daily journaling prompts and creative magic in your inbox at your own pace. Stop waiting for the 'perfect' moment to start.

I’m convinced most people are one journaling session away from emotional clarity or a full-blown renaissance. Hard to tell which.

Writing when you’re inspired is easy. Writing when you’re annoyed is honest. Writing when you’re exhausted and burnt out? That’s spiritual.

It ends or it doesn't. That's what you say. That's how you get through it. The tunnel, the night, the pain, the love. It ends or it doesn't. If the sun never comes up, you find a way to live without it. It Ends Or It Doesn't - Caitlyn Siehl

It's impossible to be lonely when you're zesting an orange. Scrape the soft rind once and the whole room fills with fruit. Look around: you have more than enough. Always have. You just didn't notice until now. Abundance - Amy Schmidt

"Free education is abundant, all over the internet. It’s the desire to learn that’s scarce." @naval

Nobody is thinking you're an imposter. They are busy thinking about themselves.

Reading is only useful if you have enough experience to think critically. Failing is only useful if you did your best to not fail. Discussing is only useful if you are ready to change your mind. Working hard is only useful if you are in the right direction.

"Your handwriting. The way you walk. Which China pattern you choose. It's all giving you away. Everything you do shows your hand. Everything is a self portrait. Everything is a diary. " - Chuck Palahniuk, Diary

Write On's most popular & previously sold out course starts next week. Only 4 spots available. Click on the link for more info: linktr.ee/writeonza

What was your worst rejection? Here's mine-- When I was a young poet sending out my poems, a journal wrote "only famous poets can write in lowercase" on my rejection slips. Thank you, next...

“Photos are great tool for writing reflection. And because most people have a camera on their smartphone, photos are easier and less expensive to take.” bit.ly/2Hpklch

How do you feel when you write?

If your perfect idea of a weekend is staying indoors with a good book then do that, no need to feel guilty. #introvertlife #BookWorm