writing changes your life – oodles of scientific proof
On February 19, 2015 by Lauren ElkinsI used to be an excellent journal keeper. I’ve since turned to blogging and spend less time with an actual pen in my hand, sitting in bed, recording thoughts. I need to take it up again and I have a couple of scientific studies to remind myself that doing so makes life better. The first one, Emotional
finding your people
On February 17, 2015 by Lauren ElkinsWhen I was in classes for my English degree, I had built in peer reviews for my writing. One class in particular, the final of the class was 50-pages of your own writing, in whatever genre you chose at the beginning of the semester. I chose historical drama and I hated my final submission, but
writing prompts and reddit
On January 12, 2015 by Lauren ElkinsHOW TO START. That’s an article that I could use every day. How to start getting out of bed in the morning. How to start saving more money. How to start keeping your house cleaner. How to start writing the next article, blog, or short story. Starting is one of the hardest parts of the