I don’t say “I’m a writer.” Here’s why.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma often quotes fellow cellist Pablo Casals as saying “I am a human being first, a musician second, …
Author Archives: rachaelhanel
Create a mission statement for your writing
Writing seems pointless. At this time, there are so many more important things to do — volunteer to help feed …
Trying something new
Here’s a little secret: I’ve been writing for my entire adult life, and now I am doing what I said …
Anyone else remember these biographies for kids?
I was talking about these the other day. They are from the Childhood of Famous Americans series by the Bobbs-Merrill …
We’ve been here before: What lessons can we learn from WWII?
During World War II, households stockpiled butter. Today, it’s toilet paper. “Lots of people are unemployed because of the crisis.” …
We’ve been here before. What lessons does the 1918 influenza pandemic hold for us today?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my great-grandparents, Mary and Vincent Zimny, because they died in the 1918 influenza …
What is the pandemic allowing you to do?
Instead of focusing on what we can’t do right now, tell me: What have you been able to do that normally …
Shelter In Place
Useful, practical advice from the Brevity blog for creating a routine that provides you stability. via Shelter In Place
What’s your new writing routine?
How often have you said, “I wish I had more time to write”? For many of us that wish has …
“Write something beautiful” — Dessa
I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 