Michelle Thompson 
So today on Twitter, E. asked me the following: “I am currently blocked for my scholarship essays. Do you have any suggestions?” We get blocked for all kinds of writing. No matter how long we have been writing. For seemingly all sorts of reasons. So yes, I do have suggestions for moving past this. The first … Read more
I have fallen on my face because I didn’t answer this email, but then I thought this could be a good one for everyone to see and weigh in on . . . when and if you’re ready. So here’s the question: M asked me “what is the future of higher education teaching? I have … Read more
What a month it has been for me. Actually, make that two months. I spent the first half of February making sure that everything was in place for my vocal recital (you will have to email me for a clip if you’re interested . . . ), and then we moved. For the first time … Read more
I have a confession. Although I recommend slowing down and taking time off, I have a really hard time doing it. I guess you teach what you need to learn. However, the last couple of weeks, I have done LITTLE work on my coaching business and LITTLE writing although I need to get my revisions … Read more
We’re already in the third month of the year! Crazy, right? And I bet you’re really tired. Like I’m ready for Spring Break NOW kind of tired. So how do you get the break you need? It’s often helpful to find a week where you do the absolute minimum. Perhaps you can: Have a week … Read more
March 8, 2019|Academia, Law, Little parts, Writing No, I didn’t write breakdown. But this is what it feels like when we get too aggressive about what we think we can accomplish in each writing session! I have been talking to women who have had challenges in making the time to write. Indeed, that’s why people … Read more