Author: Alyssa F

As of now, I am currently chipping away at my manuscript. When I'm not doing that, I work as a designer and copy editor, or freelance editing.

Finding something to cling to – a writer’s mental health journey

May 15, 2019

I believe everyone needs something to hold onto while they are going through their struggles. Whether that is faith, music, or anything really. It makes what you’re going through, hopefully hurt a little, or a lot, less. When you feel like you’re at rock bottom, having some kind of foundation to build back up is … More Finding something to cling to – a writer’s mental health journey

When you’re up against yourself – a writer’s mental health journey

May 1, 2019

This is a bit of a personal essay for me to other writers to see, read, and identify with. I am writing to say that I am not out of this storm—I’m still in the middle of it. It’s just the winds have lessened and rain stings my skin a little less. I’ve got the help I’ve needed from professionals and I’m still working on it. … More When you’re up against yourself – a writer’s mental health journey

What I learned on my solo writing retreat

June 19, 2018

At the beginning of the year, I knew I wanted to take time out for my writing and get away. I wanted to experience a new environment and get the creative juices flowing. I had in my mind that what I’ve dubbed to everyone as “my solo writing retreat,” would result in a finished book and things would go smoothly as I am preparing for the Writer’s Digest Conference in August.

Well, that wasn’t quite the case…. … More What I learned on my solo writing retreat