I sat down to write an essay about making an ebook, because it’s been a fun creative adventure. (It’s also not finished — I wanted to write from inside the process.) But as I drafted the essay, it occurred to me that what was supposed to be a simple, practical…
Originally published on Substack after updating my publication name there from Debit This, Create That (same as this blog) to The Creative Reconciliation. Although everything is archived here at debitthiscreatethat.com, I renamed my Substack as I began developing a distinguishable voice there. Substack began housing my more reflective, unfolding writing…
I’m going to be honest with you — I occasionally feel tearful when I read to my kids at bedtime, because some of the books we’ve been gifted are just so darn moving. (I’ve also been known to cry on a dime over a sentimental TV commercial… Call me a…
The Rapid Log · 06 I’ve been meaning to write a post, but for the first time in years, I really struggled with what I came here to say. Until now, my problem hasn’t been a lack of ideas — it’s been too many things to say, all at once. I’ve been…
I vividly remember the first time I’d considered writing on Substack. I was walking through a rustic-chic clothing store with a friend, feeling the fabrics as we wandered by (while feigning a pay grade that could accommodate them). It was a little over a year ago, and I had been…
Less than a year ago, I traded full days in the office of an accounting firm for full days in my creative studio. I assumed that stepping out of a structured work life into an unstructured creative one would be a breeze. The reality was more complex. I loved the…
Welcome! I hope you’ve brought your beverage of choice because we’re celebrating 100 published blog posts on Debit This, Create That! I actually struggled to write this post, and I think the reasons why sort of capture the blogging journey so far in a nutshell: Asking it to hold deeper…
The Rapid Log · 05 I mentioned in my last newsletter that my attention has turned toward fiction. When I mention that I’m a writer, I’m often asked what kind of novel I’m writing, and although that wasn’t the kind of writing I meant, it always stirs a secret longing.…
The Rapid Log · 04 “Be useful.” When it comes to communication, this is one of the most important pieces of advice I’ve received… But it can also feel the most limiting. It invites a healthy dose of perfectionism to the table — spillover from years spent writing in the…
Happy holidays, everyone — and a merry Christmas if you celebrate! Painting holiday cards has become one of my most favourite holiday traditions. They’re amazing for getting in the spirit of the season, and they’re a beautiful way to celebrate connection. Admittedly, they’re also a helpful way for me to…