Schedule "life" first.
Published: Mon, 02/19/18
Every year, on January 1st, my year begins the same way. I sit down with a strong cup of coffee, a very official-looking clipboard and a Sharpie pen,…
Alexandra Franzen
I have space for... a couple of new clients/projects.
Published: Fri, 02/16/18
Hi there,Over the last 8 years or so—in addition to writing my own articles and books—I've also worked with around 200 clients. Sometimes, clients…
Happy Valentine's Day!
Published: Wed, 02/14/18
Happy Valentine's Day!Earlier today, I stopped by KATU 2—Portland's ABC News station—to share some tips on how to write a love letter. I'm a total…
Get out of the cart.
Published: Sun, 02/04/18
As a business owner, the only thing that feels worse than getting a terrible review… is getting no reviews. No reaction. No sales. No interest.
Hawaii recap, photos, and new retreat dates! <3
Published: Fri, 01/26/18
Aloha, friends! I just got back from the Big Island of Hawaii. I was in Hilo—one of my favorite places on earth—leading a couple of writing retreats.
A story about... patience.
Published: Thu, 01/25/18
Two students at Iwalani's studio. Hula class. January 2018.Iwalani’s classroom is not fancy. No chic furniture. No Apple computers. No Wifi. There’s a…
Today is a great day to be alive.
Published: Sat, 01/13/18
Early this morning, I boarded a plane headed for Hawaii. It was a smooth, uneventful flight. I watched an episode of Poldark. I sipped some guava…
Hey, Portland! Bookstore event: Jan 30th.
Published: Fri, 01/12/18
Hi, Portland friends! I'm thrilled to announce that the book release party for You're Going to Survive is happening on January 30th. And of course,…
Today might be full of surprises.
Published: Tue, 01/02/18
These are my running shoes. And this is a story about… surprises.As a little kid, I had severe asthma. Gym class at school was a nightmare. Other kids…
Favorite books, songs, and shows of the year.
Published: Wed, 12/27/17
Happy holidays! Today, I'd love to share some of my favorite books, songs, TV shows, and podcasts of 2017. Things that moved me. Things that made me…