The number one factor that brings clients to me for help with their creative burnout stems from social media. My clients are creatives, artists, designers, photographers, and they’re facing a lot of pressure day-to-day to create and show up. That’s a big indicator of impending burnout. I’m L, I’m a…

Well, that title certainly says it all. And today feels a lot like how much of spring has. This morning was cold, and rainy. I worked from a coffee shop, had my coffee and spicy sauce and formatted a newsletter. …

Did you know it’s recommended for artists to go through a series of exercises and warm-ups before they begin painting? Just like a rough or first draft for an author, they’re encouraged to stretch their bodies and practice techniques or patterns before they focus on their main project. As a…

before we dive in: I have a podcast now! If you’re reading this post, congrats! You’ve officially, probably, been googling “I think I’m burned out at my job // creative passion — what the fuck do I do?” That sucks! But I’m glad you’re looking for answers, burnout doesn’t go away with neglect, and it often festers and twists…

Happy anniversary to me! I’m officially two months post-op, post-quit, post leaving my full-time job and working for myself. Yeah. I asked myself: what can I write in 34 minutes before the parking meter is up on my car? The answer? My current recipe for success as someone self-employed. I…

Well, are they? Sprout social recently shared some fascinating insights about Pinterest and its usership as well as how the current platform is performing and the metrics, to put it frankly, are un-be-fucking-lievable.

Everyday I write a bit faster. I express concrete and flexible thoughts, like cornerstones and sails in the wind. I’m finding that Aries season is drawing out the plasticity in my mind — is showing me the colors and surprises in my writing. I am seeing my narrator’s voice come…

As a blogger, one of my favorite things is discovering new ways to write that don’t include sitting at a desk or a laptop. About a year ago, a professional author shared advice that their best writing happens away from the desk in an interview. …

Disclaimer: this post does carry spoilers for Our Flag Means Death season 1, episodes one through eight; watch Our Flag Means Death on HBO max. If we’re acquaintances on the internet, you may have recently seen me thirsting after Taika Waititi as Blackbeard; Edward Teach, in the new comedy, Our…