“And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen.” (Mark 16:2) It’s hardly a coincidence that the first witnesses to Christ’s resurrection–the women1 who brought myrrh and spices to anoint Christ’s body–were those who voluntarily drew near to the work of grief. But it…
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Few books have influenced me more as a writer than Jessica Handler’s Braving the Fire.
I’m three quarters through Emilie Pine’s evisceratingly well-written collection of personal essays and I can’t remember an author who’s made me cry this much…
Know someone dealing with infertility and not sure how to help? Here are three ways to be supportive!
In honor of the book’s imminent release, I thought I’d kick the week off with a reflection on three of the many things infertility has taught me about writing.
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Hi! I’m Nicole. This is my behind-the-scenes blog, where I share ideas and strategies for making the most of your professional creative life. (Hop over here for my personal writing.)