Michelle Chalkey

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Why You Should Share Your Sloppy Work

Why You Should Share Your Sloppy Work

Michelle Chalkey November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Creativity, Writing 1 Comment

On Halloween, a batch of cookies taught me a lesson. This isn’t a new concept to me – I’ve learned several things from baked goods over the years. There’s truly no difference in taste for gluten-free sweets, so just bake what…

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Balancing Learning with Creating

Balancing Learning with Creating

Michelle Chalkey April 21, 2019 Creativity, Personal Development, Writing No Comments

Books, courses, blog posts, podcasts – there is no shortage of how-to information out there. I love living in a world where you can learn anything you want to know. It’s amazing that I can find an article, or several…

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Book Review: “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Cal Newport

Book Review: “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Cal Newport

Michelle Chalkey March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 Book Review, Personal Development, Writing No Comments

Cal Newport’s first book is a must-read for most of us 20-somethings. If you feel stuck or uncertain in your career, questioning what your next move should be, I highly suggest reading this book to gain some sense of direction.…

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Understanding Phases of the Writing Life

Understanding Phases of the Writing Life

Michelle Chalkey March 10, 2019 Blogging, Creativity, Personal Development, Stories, Writing No Comments

This morning I picked up an essay collection that I’m about halfway finished reading. It’s my intention to read an essay collection every month this year as part of my studying for writing my own. I love the collection I’m…

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Writing and Thinking On Your Feet

Writing and Thinking On Your Feet

Michelle Chalkey March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 Blogging, Creativity, Personal Development, Writing No Comments

I’ve been thinking about what to write about on here throughout this past week. Knowing I had other deadlines and meetings this week, I had little time left to dedicate to writing a post. My mom visited this weekend (love you, Mom!)…

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Rewriting Stories: From the Page to Real Life

Rewriting Stories: From the Page to Real Life

Michelle Chalkey February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 Personal Development, Writing 2 Comments

This month I started coaching a Girls on the Run Heart & Sole team, a group of 6th- through 8th-grade girls who will train all spring for a 5k and learn a curriculum based on self-growth. I’ve been wanting to coach…

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Big Publishing News – Check Out This Children’s Book!

Big Publishing News – Check Out This Children’s Book!

Michelle Chalkey February 2, 2019February 9, 2019 Authors, Book Review, Creativity, Writing 4 Comments

This January, a client of mine released a children’s book called Ivy’s Impossible Dream. Oh, and I wrote it! Sam Corbett is a digital marketing entrepreneur who is out to make a positive impact in the world. I’ve been working…

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What I’ve Been Writing Lately: Introducing “More Than Twentysomething”

What I’ve Been Writing Lately: Introducing “More Than Twentysomething”

Michelle Chalkey February 2, 2019 Authors, Blogging, Creativity, Writing 1 Comment

Almost two years ago, I started a blog called Naturally Ever Afer. My intention was to connect with women on issues of body image, self-worth and confidence. I was excited and passionate about the project and the connections I made with…

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5 Books on Writing: What I Read in 2018

5 Books on Writing: What I Read in 2018

Michelle Chalkey December 5, 2018 Creativity, Reading, Writing 2 Comments

I turn to books for just about everything. Entertainment. Inspiration. Confidence. Improving my coffee game. Escape. And, perhaps most frequently, for learning my craft. That’s the beauty of books. No matter your trade, hobby or side gig, you can find a…

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What I’ve Been Writing Lately – August 2018

What I’ve Been Writing Lately – August 2018

Michelle Chalkey August 20, 2018 Writing 4 Comments

Blog activity on this website has been pretty non-existent for, oh, a year, but my fingers haven’t stopped running across the keyboard. My pen hasn’t stopped moving. I’ve been writing – and thinking about writing – more than ever. It seems…

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About Michelle

I'm an editor by day and creative writer by night. Typing away from sunny Phoenix, I am on a never-ending quest to sharpen my writing skills, make the perfect cup of coffee and complete my To Be Read list. This blog is my way of sharing my latest musings in the writing life. Thanks for stopping by!

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