Show & Tell.
Published: Sat, 04/01/17
When I was a little kid, my 2nd grade teacher always did "Show & Tell Day" once a week.One by one, each student would walk up to the front of the…
Alexandra Franzen
So yesterday I hopped in a cab, and...
Published: Fri, 03/17/17
So yesterday I hopped in a cab. The driver and I started chatting, as you do. She asked what I do for work. I told her that I’m a writer. Her eyes lit…
Free class tomorrow! [Topic: Stop procrastinating. Start writing.]
Published: Wed, 03/08/17
Hey! A couple days ago, I mentioned that I'm teaching a FREE class tomorrow. It's a one-hour class. Live video-stream. You can watch online. The topic…
Canceling is officially canceled.
Published: Mon, 03/06/17
This is embarrassing for me to say, but I’ll just say it...One time, I wanted to cancel a big speaking engagement because I thought I was “a little…
Last call for... my summer writing retreat in HAWAII. [2 spots left]
Published: Fri, 02/24/17
Hello! Or should I say... Aloha! I wanted to let you know that I have 2 spots left for my summer writing retreat in Hawaii. It's happening Friday,…
How to choose your purpose. (Also: a fun survey!)
Published: Thu, 02/23/17
Earlier this week, I got an email from someone who wanted to know, "How can I find my purpose?" This person feels lost and directionless. She's so…
Love, love, love. (And 2 free books for you.)
Published: Wed, 02/15/17
Happy Valentine's Day!Earlier today, I had a flashback to junior high school. At my school, on V-Day, you could pay a couple bucks to purchase a…
Summer Retreats - Hawaii, Portland, London - Full Schedule
Published: Thu, 02/09/17
Hi there...Do you like eating delicious, healthy food — especially when someone else cooks and you don't have to clean up? Do you enjoy having time…
Some things to help you feel STRONG.
Published: Tue, 01/31/17
Hey...I rarely send out emails more than once per week, but... this is not a "normal" week.Our world does not feel OK right now. You've seen the news.
New website! New retreat! And... exciting book deal news!
Published: Fri, 01/27/17
Hello!This is a brief, e citing newsletter to let you know...1. I have a new website! It's simple. It's colorful. Every single page has been spruced…