Writing Without Editing: 7 Reasons Messy Drafts Make You a Better Writer
Let’s just say this out loud. I am a messy writer, but I have learned that writing without editing is the way to go.
February 25, 2026
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Let’s just say this out loud. I am a messy writer, but I have learned that writing without editing is the way to go.
What to Write When You Have Nothing to Write Let’s just say it out loud. Sometimes you sit down to write…and absolutely nothing shows up.
Why You Write Matters More Than You Think Why you write matters, but I never really stopped to think about how much, or why.
Why Showing Up to Write Matters More Than Writing Well Today was a day, and it wasn’t a good one. The last thing I
Creative Curriculum Ideas for Teachers: When It’s Not the Creativity You Planned There’s a certain kind of creativity I thought I’d be working on
The Lie of Catching Up (Why You’re Not Actually Behind) I feel like I’m failing, I’m feeling behind in life. Not work, not writing,
Writing When Tired: What I Do When I Have Nothing Left Today I want to talk about writing when tired. Why? Because I’m exhausted!
Tiny Writing Rituals for Tired Brains Some days my creativity arrives wearing running shoes and a superhero cape. Other days it shows up in
My inbox has been busy lately, and not in a fun fan mail kind of way. I keep getting messages from so called book
Teacher by Day, Writer by Night, Tired by Always I leave school with teacher brain still humming like a microwave that will not shut
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A Workbook for Developing Positive Thinking Strategies
We all try to think positive, but sometimes it can be so hard. Life can get crazy, and we get pushed and pulled from all different directions. How do you stay positive when life seems to be conspiring against you? The Thinking Positive Toolbox will help you develop your own strategies to stay positive in this crazy life.
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