Alexandra Franzen

The Tiny Project Challenge. It's baaaaaack.

Published: Sat, 08/03/19

We did it last year, folks. It was dope. Let's do it again. The Tiny Project Challenge is back! It's uplifting. It's totally free to participate. You…

There is no rush.

Published: Mon, 07/29/19

It’s been one year since B and I ended our relationship. I wrote an essay about the last year of my life. The shock and loss. The turtles. The whales.

Because of you.

Published: Wed, 07/24/19

I laced up my faded blue sneakers with tremors in my belly, surprised by how nervous I felt. It was time for the Dri Tri—an indoor triathlon. Three…

Mama Hotdog!

Published: Thu, 07/18/19

I don’t enjoy typing into my phone. So, when I te t people, I often use the voice-to-te t feature. I speak aloud and the phone transcribes my mouth-…

The list.

Published: Sun, 07/07/19

At the very beginning of this year, I made a list of Goals and E periences for 2019. The list is compiled in no particular order. Some items are very…

Ice.

Published: Thu, 07/04/19

Do you ever feel like you're trying and trying and trying…and nothing's happening? You feel like you're working so hard, putting in the time, making a…

A beautiful free magazine. For you. Enjoy.

Published: Sun, 06/30/19

Dig Deep: The Magazine is a collection of pieces written by students from my Dig Deep writing class. This annual literary magazine includes true…

Your brain.

Published: Sat, 06/29/19

Is your brain feeling a little blah...stale...uninspired? Here's a big list of writing prompts to unlock some new ideas. I made up the following…

Behind the scenes.

Published: Mon, 06/17/19

Tomorrow, seven amazing humans are flying into the sweet, sleepy coastal town of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a seven day retreat. I've been…

My new podcast!

Published: Fri, 06/14/19

Hey! Some cool news: I have a podcast! It's a brand new show called So Obsessed which I co-host with my dear friend Melissa. This is a silly, zany,…

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