It's worth the risk.
Published: Fri, 06/10/16
This is Sarah. She’s one of my dearest friends. Almost seven years ago—back when I was living in Minneapolis, working at a public broadcasting…
Alexandra Franzen
Surprise! Join me for a workshop - plus a story about not finishing.
Published: Tue, 06/07/16
First, the big news:I'm leading a workshop this summer at my loft in Portland, Oregon... and you're invited!This workshop is called Make A Tiny Book.
My official summer reading & listening list [good things inside]
Published: Sat, 06/04/16
Whenever I reach the end of a beloved TV show or book series I always feel empty and panicked.It's like waving "goodbye" to a friend who's moving to…
Tiny is big.
Published: Thu, 05/19/16
Last year, while I was going through some intense health struggles (broken leg, surgery, crutches, yada yada) I found a necklace that a friend had…
A letter to my mom. (And moms everywhere.)
Published: Fri, 05/06/16
Dear mom,When I was 8 years old, my school had a field trip to visit the zoo or museum or something. I don’t remember. It doesn’t matter.What I do…
Be the lighthouse. (And: how I became a professional writer.)
Published: Thu, 04/21/16
When Maggie started her blog, she had e actly zero readers.OK, maybe one. Her devoted husband.“You can do it, babe!” he said.“I know I can!” she…
Do something cool.
Published: Fri, 04/15/16
There’s a guy named Nate who runs a small donut and chai tea shop here in Portland. Recently, Nate had a neat idea:“What if I give all of my employees…
How to tell a great story – onstage.
Published: Wed, 04/06/16
I’m comfortable telling stories online.I’ve got no problem sharing stories with friends over coffee.I feel good about my storytelling skills on Skype,…
He’s waiting. She’s listening.
Published: Tue, 03/29/16
A little over si years ago, I started my first blog.It was called “Unicorns For Socialism”—a name that, to this day, still makes no sense to me or…
Ripples & time.
Published: Sat, 03/05/16
"Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people…