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Seeing Your Words in Print

I’m always excited to see VegNews Magazine sitting in my mailbox, but I’m especially tickled when one of my articles lives amongst its pages. This was one of those lucky months (it’s also on stands now!). Diseased + Confused explores the evolution of our food system and discusses the health implications of America’s dietary choices [...]

Six Months Later

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It’s been over six months since Audrey was born and I can finally wrap my mind around family, home, and work again (although probably not at the same time). I also found my way back to my novel. Hooray! By organizing my home life to support my creative life, I’m propelling my passions forward. Being [...]

Keys to Becoming A “Good” Writer: Vulnerability, Commitment & Openess

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Anyone can become a solid writer…just don’t expect it to happen overnight. I learned the fundamentals of writing and editing while working on my college essays with my mother (almost fifteen years ago). She never judged my writing, even though it was terrible at first. Since there was no judgement, I could engage in the [...]

Just Listen: Fuel for Your Work

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The simple act of listening to someone’s life story can be transformative. When I’ve felt hopeless or fearful about moving forward toward my goals, whether it was writing a novel or becoming a yoga teacher, I’ve turned to people who I admire. I’ve learned more from their journeys than I learned in two years of [...]

Getting Over “Not Good Enough” & Believing in Yourself

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In the fifth grade, I wrote an essay at school about fire safety. I thought it was the cats pajamas, but when my uncle took a look at the rough draft, he told me exactly what he thought of it. Basically, that it was terrible. I can still remember my astonishment. My ego was bruised [...]

Overcoming Writing Jitters Step-by-Step

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Becoming stressed and overwhelmed is the fastest way to cut off your creative wings and turn your productivity to dust. I’ve found myself paralyzed by projects in the past because they seem too great to accomplish. Before I had even typed a word, I had already lost faith in myself. Even though these demons still [...]

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