Liz BrinksI didn’t study journalism: here’s how I learned to write a pitchI’ve always enjoyed writing, it’s a hobby I’ve had since I first learned to read. I studied languages in college, but didn’t start…Aug 26, 20221Aug 26, 20221
Liz BrinksMy therapist told me to take a walk: how does activity improve mental health?I am strongly opposed to any sort of regimented physical routine because I have negative experiences with over-exercising and controlling…Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
Liz BrinksYou’re uncomfortable: why responsible people take responsibilityIf there was one thing I wish I could have learned faster in college, it would have been how to accept when I was wrong. I had a steep ego…Jul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022
Liz BrinksYou need help: I write best in the showerOne of my favorite entrepreneurs, Arlan Hamilton explains in her book, About Damn Time (affiliate), how important it is to spend time away…Jul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
Liz BrinksHow to write effectively: passive and active writing stimulationAs a writer, I often struggle to find the happy medium between just enough stimulation that my brain is able to work without tipping the…Jun 27, 20221Jun 27, 20221
Liz BrinksThe case for abortion: do not give upThis is not the end of our liberation and rights. Do not let this lead you into despair, do not give up. Speak with your voices. Be steady…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Liz BrinksCults, Teal Swan, and the importance of connectionThe first rule of escaping and surviving a cult is knowing that anyone, anywhere, at any time, can be manipulated into joining a cult. How…Jun 22, 2022Jun 22, 2022
Liz BrinksKeep bleeding loveWhen we write about creativity and passion, it’s easy to encourage folks to pull from trauma and desperation. After all, these feelings…Jun 23, 2022Jun 23, 2022
Liz Brinkswriting beyond the curve | building habits for writersIt’s the daily habits that build up to a lifetime of routine and learning.Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Liz BrinksYou’re tired, the moon is full, and retrograde has us walking sidewaysThis is likely going to be one of my essays that has no full reads, since the title isn’t super specific to solving an issue for my reader…May 17, 20221May 17, 20221
Liz BrinksMariah Carey songs on wistful rainy days and the future of Abortion AccessWell, 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…May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Liz Brinks10 reasons non-binary people are hot AFSo, in honor of the month of love, loving my friends, here are 10 reasons nonbinary people are hot AFFeb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Liz BrinksWhy nonbinary people deserve love32 reasons why nonbinary people deserve love — a love note to my genderqueer communityFeb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
Liz BrinksHow to blog beyond typing on your laptopAs 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…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022