Alexandra Franzen

The letter.

Published: Thu, 12/12/24

Updated: Thu, 12/12/24

A story about miracles. I was laying on the floor of my office. Head on the rug. Legs up the wall. I poised my phone awkwardly above my face, giving…

[Quick Tip] Unexpected generosity.

Published: Tue, 12/10/24

Updated: Tue, 12/10/24

It comes back tenfold. Every Tuesday, I send you a quick tip on writing, communication, and how to get important projects done. Whether you’re an…

The turnaround.

Published: Thu, 12/05/24

Updated: Thu, 12/05/24

Read this story when you need hope. Jen Kem was sitting on her grandmother’s front porch, staring vacantly into the distance. She had no money. Her…

[Quick Tip] My end of the year ritual.

Published: Tue, 12/03/24

Updated: Wed, 12/04/24

Simple yet powerful. Every Tuesday, I send you a quick tip on writing, communication, and how to get important projects done. Whether you’re an…

Now, there is more than before.

Published: Fri, 11/29/24

Updated: Fri, 11/29/24

Even when you can't see it yet. “When the eruption began,” Kanani told us, gesturing towards the distant volcano. “It was old lava, not fresh. Heavy.

[Quick Tip] Ooh, so mysterious…

Published: Tue, 11/26/24

Updated: Tue, 11/26/24

Try this to get more people opening your emails. Every Tuesday, I send you a quick tip on writing, communication, and how to get important projects…

Trying is always worth it.

Published: Thu, 11/21/24

Updated: Thu, 11/21/24

Even when it doesn't work out. Years ago, I signed up for a class on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). I wanted to learn how to respond in the…

When?

Published: Thu, 11/14/24

Updated: Thu, 11/14/24

One friend didn’t like my answer. I was having dinner with friends that I hadn’t seen in a while. We plopped into our seats, settling in to catch up…

One.

Published: Mon, 11/11/24

Updated: Mon, 11/11/24

This might be for you. The Hawaii Writing Retreat (January 8-14, 2025) is almost sold out. I have one bedroom left. I know someone is going to open…

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