Behind the scenes of manufactured music

January 14, 2017

Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears (clockwise from left) For a current project I’m working on, I’m reading more about music. …

Just ‘cuz I felt like it…

January 11, 2017

…you’re welcome.

January 9, 2017

Originally posted on We'll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down:
This picture was taken at preschool screening. I remember the day well because I was so…

January 3, 2017

I’m so excited to offer again a memoir workshop weekend in Grand Marais this year! I had a fabulous time …

December 29, 2016

I saw this video on Facebook a few days ago. For all of us who need a little boost, who …

November 29, 2016

You know you’re busy when it’s hard to find the time to bang out 300-400 words for a blog post! …

November 5, 2016

"You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway." #Oasis #tattoo #music A post shared by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) …

October 27, 2016

If you’re in the Minneapolis area and have some creative nonfiction that you want to workshop, I’m leading a workshopping …

October 4, 2016

Minnesota is a great state in general, but especially great because it supports the arts and artists to a high …

September 18, 2016

Photo Credit: Pascal Schwab via Compfight cc Whenever I give writing workshops or teach a writing class, I always end …