Every December, before I make plans or write resolutions, I choose a Word of the Year—a guiding intention that shapes how I move through the months ahead. My word for 2026 is Dream, born out of a year where my previous word, Rest, manifested in the most unexpected ways. Burnout forced me to slow down, reassess, and imagine a life I don’t need to recover from. Now, as I step into a new season, I’m inviting possibility, balance, and creative expansion. And I’d love for you to do the same. In this post, I’ll share my journey with choosing a word—and help you choose yours.

Winter has a way of slowing the world just enough for us to hear our own creativity again. The colder months invite reflection, coziness, and a return to the rituals that make us feel grounded—especially our writing practice. If you’ve been struggling to begin, or simply want a gentle nudge to reconnect with your voice, this list of 25 winter-themed writing prompts will help you step back onto the page with warmth and intention. These prompts are crafted to spark imagination, deepen self-expression, and bring a little magic to your writing sessions all season long. Light a candle, pour something warm, and choose the sentence that speaks to you. Let winter inspire you to write bravely and beautifully.

These 10 affirmations will help you release self-doubt, reconnect with your creative flow, and return to your voice with confidence. If you’re craving space to write with intention, I invite you to join our writing community this November for daily prompts, affirmations, and gentle accountability.

Writing the first draft of your book is a sacred process of discovery. It will be messy, unpredictable, and at times uncomfortable, but that’s exactly what it’s meant to be. In this post, we break down what you should expect during your first draft—from characters hijacking your plot to the importance of discipline over motivation—so you can write with clarity, confidence, and creative freedom.

As a self-taught, self-published author, I love the creative freedom of doing it all: designing my covers, formatting my pages, and releasing my books through my own imprint. But there’s one thing I’ll never DIY: editing. A good editor doesn’t just fix mistakes; they elevate your writing, ensuring your book feels professional and polished. If you remember one piece of advice from me, let it be this—hire an editor. Quality matters, especially when you’re an indie author building your legacy one book at a time.

Congratulations, you’re publishing your book! Here’s how to get your ISBN in the US or Canada and take ownership of your story as an indie author.

Publishing under your own imprint is more than a technical step; it’s an act of sovereignty. It gives your stories a home, builds credibility, and lays the foundation for your legacy as an indie author. Creating a publishing company allows you to plant roots that will carry your words forward for years to come.

Discover why community is essential for every writer. Learn how connection, encouragement, and accountability transform the writing journey—and join our new writing community for a 31-day October challenge.

Cozy up this autumn with 25 fall-themed writing prompts to spark your creativity. From crisp mornings to pumpkin patches, these prompts will help you deepen your writing ritual.

When life feels overwhelming, writing can become a lifeline. Creative flow, the state of being so immersed in your craft that time and worry fade, does more than spark inspiration. It soothes the nervous system, releases emotions onto the page, and helps you find clarity in the midst of chaos. Writing isn’t just about words; it’s about healing.

What if you designed your own curriculum, not for school, but for life? This Fall, I’m exploring six subjects that light me up: overcoming the fear of being seen, nurturing creativity, keto cooking, astrology, ancestral spirituality, and building my dream business. Here’s how I’m intentionally studying my way toward my dream life.

Self-publishing your first book is exciting and a little overwhelming. When I decided to publish my debut, I learned quickly that writing the manuscript was only half the journey. From budgeting and hiring professionals to navigating distribution and marketing, here are seven lessons I wish I’d known before hitting “publish.”

Writing a memoir isn’t just about retelling what happened. It’s about honoring your story, making meaning of your past, and discovering your voice. Whether you’re hoping to leave a legacy, inspire others, or reclaim your narrative, your lived experience is worth putting on the page. In this post, I share five powerful reasons why now might be the perfect time to begin writing your memoir.

Writing your memoir can stir up deeply buried emotions; and sometimes, those emotions stop you in your tracks. When you hit an emotional wall, you don’t have to force your way through. In this post, I share gentle, trauma-informed strategies to help you keep writing while honoring your emotional capacity.

Have you been dreaming of writing your memoir but keep getting in your own way? You’re not alone. In this post, I gently unpack 6 common beliefs that might be holding you back from starting, and share how to shift them so you can finally begin telling your story with confidence and clarity.

If you're a visual thinker, creating a vision board for your novel or memoir can be a powerful way to stay inspired and organized. In this post, I walk you through how I used images, character profiles, and story beats to bring my book to life, and how you can do the same.

What happens when the beliefs that once shaped your identity begin to unravel? In this post, I share the personal story behind a poem that explores faith, deconstruction, and the journey to rebuild a sense of self after spiritual loss.

Did you know that music can help unlock forgotten memories and deepen your emotional writing? In this post, I explore how creating a soundtrack for your memoir can bring your story to life, activating your senses, stirring emotion, and guiding you back to key moments you want to capture on the page.

Think memoir is just for celebrities or seasoned writers? Think again. This post clears up three common misconceptions about memoir writing and invites you to claim your story, just as you are.

Feeling stuck in a writing rut? These 25 summer-inspired prompts are the gentle nudge you need to get back into flow. Whether you’re journaling, writing poetry, or starting a memoir, let the season of sun, memory, and movement stir something new on the page.