The Teal Journal

Writing on Stress

Can you write while feeling anxious? Sometimes I can, but it takes a lot of work. A couple of years ago, I moved to Florida. This was an extremely stressful…

Wandering Mind, Paused Fingers

My Writing Distractions Relationship School Life Intoxication Social Media Relationship Relationships take a lot of work. I’m not talking about family and friends although keeping these types of relationships steady…

Be Your Own Writer

My bf once told me, “all you write about is doom and destruction. I mean all of your characters are destined to die”. I was shocked, but not insulted. In…

It’s not Writer’s Block

Something has been amiss with my current goals in writing and I know it’s not writer’s block. When I sit down at my computer with a mind on one of…

Taking Feedback like a Champ

I’m not a fan of feedback, but over the past year I learned to take it like a champ. How? The answer is simple. Nod your head, say thank you,…