Alexandra Franzen

"What should I write about?"

Published: Fri, 07/06/18

Do you ever have that blank-page-panic? You know, when you're staring at an empty computer screen and you're trying to figure out something brilliant…

What is your dream?

Published: Tue, 07/03/18

I took the elevator to the 8th floor of a quirky hotel and settled into a lime green chair. It was time for my coffee date with Tay and Val, two…

Find a reason.

Published: Fri, 06/15/18

My friend Kris and I were talking about grief and loss. Specifically, the type of shocking, shattering loss that blasts into your world out of…

The big break.

Published: Tue, 04/24/18

My friend Melissa has always been obsessed with TV shows. The more salacious, dramatic, and ridiculous, the better. As a kid, she loved watching all…

Imagine...

Published: Fri, 04/13/18

Imagine...- Waking up to the sound of tropical birds. - Peeking outside to see a rushing river and waterfall.- Taking an energizing yoga class,…

Even if you don’t feel ready.

Published: Thu, 04/12/18

— This is a true story about the miraculous things that can happen when you share your work publicly and just “put it out there,” even if you don’t…

Look up.

Published: Sat, 03/17/18

A few years ago, on a trip to London, I met a woman named Clare. She runs a project called Urban Curiosity. We ordered lattes and deliciously buttery…

The joy of tiny projects.

Published: Mon, 03/12/18

About seven years ago, I released my very first e-book. It was a tiny book. Ten pages long. Just a wee little thing. It didn’t take very long to…

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,…

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