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Stuck in A Writing Slump? Let Your Mind Wander!

Do you ever just let your mind wander? Where does it take you? And why there? I’m sure some of you have noticed by now that I’m obsessed with forests. I use nature imagery in a lot of my writing and it feels unconscious. It’s especially odd considering I’m not an outdoorsy person, though IContinue reading “Stuck in A Writing Slump? Let Your Mind Wander!”

Our First Trip Together

Okay everyone, time to vent some of my fears to you. “But Julie, isn’t that what you always do?”, I hear you asking. Okay…maybe. Anyway, my fiancé and I are going to Orlando, FL at the end of the month and I’m very excited, but also a bit anxious. So, you know, still on brand.Continue reading “Our First Trip Together”

How Grief Kick-Started My Self Discovery

I’m trying to find out what exactly will make me proud of myself. That last part is extremely tricky. I have to figure out who I am separate from the relationships I let define me.

Setbacks Do Not Make You a Failure

Fun fact! This was originally an idea for a poem I’ve been working on but I shelved that for now because I just want to be blunt about how I’m feeling. It’s almost comical how many versions of myself I’ve thrown away. Now, I understand this is hardly unique to me. Change is part ofContinue reading “Setbacks Do Not Make You a Failure”

I’m Trying to be More Like a Disney Princess, So I Got Moldavite

I recently became fascinated with crystals, stones and tektites. More specifically, it’s the idea that simple items help change your vibrational energy and bring something new or help in healing processes. I know not everyone believes crystals have this power. However, in my experience, if you believe something has an affect on you, it oftenContinue reading “I’m Trying to be More Like a Disney Princess, So I Got Moldavite”

Let’s Talk About Self Censorship in Creative Writing

I’ve grappled with this topic for some time now. I’m not saying that we should throw editing out the window, far from it. Most of my poems go through four or five rounds of edits before I post them. The main element of censorship I struggle with is the aspect of oversharing and audience comfort.Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Self Censorship in Creative Writing”

Judgment: Real or a Projection and Does It Matter?

I feel like, when you headline a post with a question, the implication is that answers will follow as you continue reading. I will not make such a bold guarantee here. As I mentioned in “Taking Control Can Be Messy”, my life is dominated by questions right now. This question of judgment is just oneContinue reading “Judgment: Real or a Projection and Does It Matter?”