Does this sound like you: You sit down to write, but only get a few sentences down before a text comes in and you have to check it. Then you try to write some more, but an email pops up and you need to respond. Then you’re barely back to writing before an Instagram notificationContinue reading “Deep Work: What it is and how to do it”
Author Archives: Chelsea
10 books to read to celebrate Black History Month
Even though I feel like I’m still recovering from 2018, a month of 2019 has already gone by! That means that, here in the U.S., it’s Black History Month. While, of course, our TBR piles should feature diverse authors and characters all year long, this month gives extra motivation to celebrate books by and aboutContinue reading “10 books to read to celebrate Black History Month”
Dealing with creative burnout: Part Two
Last week I talked about what being burned out looked like for creative people, and some potential causes. Of course, the most important thing you can do to fight burnout is to avoid these causes as much as possible. Sometimes, though, this isn’t possible, and so incorporating other habits into your life can help preventContinue reading “Dealing with creative burnout: Part Two”
Dealing with creative burnout: Part One
Thanks to a recent Buzzfeed article, it seems like burnout is on everybody’s mind. As a millennial, I can certainly relate to the original article about being the burnout generation, but it also made me think about how burnout affects creative people in unique ways. It often takes a toll on our confidence as creatives, perhapsContinue reading “Dealing with creative burnout: Part One”
5 Things I Learned About Storytelling from Nature Documentaries
One of my secret obsessions is nature documentaries. When I saw Blue Planet II was finally available on Netflix, I actually gasped out loud. As I started watching the new documentary, I wondered what exactly it was that made me love them. Of course, the absolute beauty of the earth, the crazy antics of animals,Continue reading “5 Things I Learned About Storytelling from Nature Documentaries”
New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
I don’t know about you, but I am one of those people who believes in the beauty of the new year and in making resolutions. I think there’s something about writing down your goals and giving yourself a deadline to achieve them that makes them especially powerful. This applies to writing, too. But there areContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions for Writers”
2019 Reading Challenge
Hello all! I’m back after taking a break over Christmas week, and I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. 2019 is already here, and for many bookworms that means it’s time to make reading goals for the year. I don’t like to set a number of books I want to read, because it doesn’t reallyContinue reading “2019 Reading Challenge”
My Top Books of 2018
Even though it feels like just yesterday that we were saying goodbye to 2017, somehow 2018 is already drawing to a close. Which means it’s time for end-of-year wrap-ups! I started bullet journaling in October of 2017, and pretty much the only “collection” I keep up with is my book log. I list every bookContinue reading “My Top Books of 2018”
DUMPLIN’: How does the movie compare to the book?
If you’ve been paying attention at all to the YA book world, you’ve heard of Julie Murphy’s book Dumplin’ and the fact that Netflix adapted it into an original movie. Featuring a protagonist who unashamedly introduces herself as a fat girl—and who doesn’t lose weight in the story in order for her life to begin—it’sContinue reading “DUMPLIN’: How does the movie compare to the book?”
12 Perfect Gifts for Booklovers (that aren’t books)
Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of year, and part of that reason is because I love giving gifts! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life, I’ve got you covered. Grumpy Cat Bookmark, $4.75+ This adorable bookmark says everything you wish you could. When in doubt, go to theContinue reading “12 Perfect Gifts for Booklovers (that aren’t books)”