Next week, I'm leading three presentations with my friend and colleague, Danielle Cohen. 

These presentations are happening on Wednesday October 15, Thursday October 16, and Friday October 17 from 12 to 1 pm Pacific each day. 

Scroll down for a description of each presentation.

Want to attend these presentations when they're happening live? Or, maybe you'd like to watch recordings later at a time that's more convenient for you? 

Go to the bottom of this email for instructions on how to attend or watch later.

Perhaps I'll see you next week!

Grounded and Clear: Nervous System Tools for Writers, Creatives, and Entrepreneurs

Wednesday October 15

12 to 1 pm Pacific

Bringing your creative work into the world can be intense.

You may experience rejection, criticism, or the discomfort of not knowing how something you made will be received by the public. (“Will anybody buy this? Like this? Read this?”)

My colleague Danielle Cohen (who has worked in the healing arts for 25 years) will share a few practices to settle your nervous system so that you can create, launch, share, and be seen—without feeling so rattled. 

Finding Clients, Customers, and Readers—Without Using Social Media

Thursday October 16

12 to 1 pm Pacific

Ten years ago, I deleted all of my social media accounts and never went back.

I will share why I quit social media and how this decision has impacted my life and career—mostly, for the better.

And, I will share 5 ways to find more clients, customers, and readers without using social media to do it.

Whether you want to quit social media as I did—or want to keep using it but do things differently—you'll gain new ideas from this presentation.

A refreshing, calming perspective on what it means to do "networking" and “marketing.”

Money Magic: How Much We’re Earning, How We’re Doing It, and What’s Next

Friday October 17

12 to 1 pm Pacific

A behind-the-scenes peek into how two entrepreneurs think about money, make it, spend it, and set goals around it. 

Danielle is a writer, photographer, business strategist, and mom of four. I'm a writer, editor, mom, the primary breadwinner of my household, and have been self-employed for 15 years.

Danielle and I will each share how much money we planned to earn in 2025 and how it’s going so far.

We will announce our money goals for 2026 and invite you to think about yours, too.

To finish up, we will each share one lesson about money that has significantly impacted our lives.

Want to Attend?

If you would like to attend one, two, or all three of these presentations, here's what to do:

• Sign up for the Virtual Writing Retreat. 

Your retreat ticket includes: 

• Three inspiring presentations (attend live or watch recordings later)
• Coworking sessions (focus on a project and get it done)
• Connections with lovely people
• A box of treats (notebook, pen, candle, and more) from One Idea Books and Gifts. 

Tickets are $300. You can do 1 payment of $300 or 3 payments of $100. 

Get your ticket by filling out this quick registration form.

See you there!

-Alex

PS. Questions? Please email hello@alexandrafranzen.com

PPS. I can't stop listening to dark, gothic, academia-inspired music. Moody piano and violin. Perfect for the fall and winter seasons. 

PPPS. For my fellow Swifties out there ... what is your favorite track from Taylor Swift's new album? Mine is a three-way tie between "The Fate of Ophelia," "Elizabeth Taylor," and "Wish List."

PPPPS. Speaking of which, congratulations to my friend and colleague, Lindsey Smith, who just released Bake It Off, a baking cookbook with 50 recipes inspired by Taylor Swift's music! Published by Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins. Lindsey, you are beyond amazing.