Writing, Grieving, and Recovering: Notes to Self by Emilie Pine
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…
My Top 10 Listening Experiences of 2019
It was too hard for me to narrow things down so there are actually way more than ten items below. This is what addiction looks like.
3 Ways to Support Couples with Infertility in our Communities
Know someone dealing with infertility and not sure how to help? Here are three ways to be supportive!
No Pregnancy in Heaven: Infertility and Theological Anthropology
It’s been a crazy week! A reminder that anyone who comments on blog posts this week (besides the crazy spammers selling Viagra) will be entered in a giveaway for my new book! And on that note, if you’re interested in the topic of infertility grief particularly as it pertains to faith, make sure to check…
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Mystery, Shadow, Cross: 3 Things Infertility Has Taught Me about Motherhood
Infertility is a unique vantage point to grapple with the meaning of motherhood! I was so glad when Sarah Wright at Orthodox Motherhood invited me to write a guest post today on her lovely blog because it was the perfect place to reflect on this. Here’s an excerpt: Christians believe that the world was changed…
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3 Things Infertility Taught Me about Writing
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.
Abundance Mentality and Generous Writing MIDDLESODE (Ep 027)
Battling fears and scarcity mentality? Lean into generosity to cultivate more abundance in your writing life!
Under the Laurel Tree: The Story of My Next Book
Four years ago, I found out that something I assumed would be a given–something I had grown up staking my heart on–may never come to be.
About Me
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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.)