International Women’s Day 2024
This is still one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite writers.
Tag Archives: writing
Guided writing retreat: Nov. 3-5, 2023 in Duluth, MN
Can you not imagine a lot of writing going on here? Just look at those decks!! I am offering a …
A Day in the Life of an Author
7-ish: Yoga/meditation/prayer/manifesting. 8-10: Breakfast, work, put away dishes, start laundry. 10-11: Get ready. Shower, hair, makeup, pack lunch and evening …
The struggle for ideas
How does one come up with ideas for what to write about? I’m in an odd place right now. Since …
Why do I write?
I’ve not thought much about this before besides the obvious — I’ve always liked words, I’ve always liked to read, …
Here are some errors I caught…
Galley proofs are done! The last step before a manuscript goes to press is to proof the galley pages. These …
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 …
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 …
Don’t call me Shirley
I’ve been thinking lately about the importance of people’s names, and how good we feel when someone calls us by …
March newsletter
(This newsletter went out to my subscribers earlier this week. Subscribe to get a freebie and to stay current with …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 