Small steps back to writing in troubled times

Gentle practices for keeping your writing alive when the world feels overwhelming

First, let’s start with the essentals. In times of crisis or overwhelming personal matters, prioritizing your own well-being and the well-being of your loved ones is crucial. You, your family, and your community matter more than any writing deadline or project.

Read more about the essentials here:

Showing up without burning out

Today, my focus isn’t on pushing through when you need to take a break—it’s on finding gentle ways to reconnect with your writing when you’re ready to return but can not seem to focus.

Sometimes the act of writing itself becomes an act of resistance, a way of asserting that our stories and ideas still matter even when the world feels uncertain. But how do we bridge that gap between wanting to write and actually finding the words?