by Samantha Wallen | Mar 26, 2020 | Featured, On Writing
For much of my life I’ve been trying to be “better.” My freshman year of college I made lists in my journal: 1. Quit Smoking 2. Eat healthier 3. Get a job 4. *Work harder and do my best in school * 5. Set time for myself everyday 6. Read more 7. Start meditating 8....
by Samantha Wallen | Aug 11, 2017 | Featured, On Writing, Uncategorized
Starting to write is always the hardest. There are so many possibilities, while at the same time it can feel like there are none. And your idea of what’s going to come out is never that same as what actually does. In my work as a writing coach and mentor, I’m always...
by Samantha Wallen | Jun 19, 2017 | Featured, On Writing, Uncategorized
I come home to myself through writing. As a friend recently said, “I write. Therefore I am.” This is true for me. I do not know myself fully until I have a pen in my hand. When I write, I become real. Writing allows you to bring the mysterious essence of your being...
by Samantha Wallen | Apr 17, 2017 | Featured, On Writing
I woke up this morning thinking about what I call, the Writer’s Depression. I experience it. And most of my clients and the writers I know do too. It happens right after you write, particularly something that is real, holds the truth, and actually feels good...
