Finding happiness and purpose in life’s second half
Oddly enough, after writing my last post (https://rachaelhanel.me/2022/06/08/i-need-some-ideas/) , I read this great article by Arthur C. Brooks on happiness …
Category Archives: Creativity
I need some ideas
I’m in a position I haven’t been in for a loooooong time. I don’t know what to write next. I …
Shout out to all my teachers
I came across this old post on Facebook and thought I would share it here. Teachers have been so influential …
March newsletter
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October newsletter
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5 ways to cultivate creativity
Image from https://pixabay.com/illustrations/creativity-colour-blob-embroidery-396268/ The semester is well underway, which means I have less time for my own writing. My goals …
What can I write in 5 minutes?
I could use some writing advice…since I went back to work a month ago, I have done almost zero writing. …
August e-mail newsletter
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Unfinished business
How many unfinished pieces of writing do you have? I have an embarrassing amount of essays that are about 90 …
A surefire way to blend scene and reflection in essays
The hallmark of an effective memoir or essay is the blend of scene and reflection, or the “show AND tell.” …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 