Grief Doesn’t Stay in the Past
Some days don’t give you a choice. A personal reflection on loss and remembrance, with two short essays about grief that lives in the body.
Talk It Out: Writing Advice I Give (and Still Need to Take)
Talking through your writing can help you get unstuck and find direction. A simple, honest approach to moving forward when a draft isn’t clear.
Let Your First Draft Be Messy: Writing Advice I Give (and Still Forget to Take)
I don’t get stuck because I don’t have ideas. I get stuck because I try to make them make sense too soon.
The first draft isn’t where things come together. It’s where you get enough on the page to discover what you’re actually trying to say.
Six Ways the Library Shaped Me as a Writer
A personal list essay about library memories and how time spent in libraries shaped my writing and teaching life.
Writing from a place of safety
Discover how to write from a place of safety with Erica Richmond. Learn practical tips, exercises, and resources to explore your stories without fear, pressure, or judgment. Ideal for writers seeking support, reflection, and confidence on the page.
My First Rejection Letter: How Writers Can Use Feedback to Grow
Rejection letters aren’t the end of the writing journey—they’re part of it. Here’s how I’m using feedback from my first rejection to grow and keep writing.
Creative Inertia: How Moving a Little Changes Everything
Overwhelmed by grief or creative block? Here’s how doing just one small thing each day can build momentum and lead to real breakthroughs.
10 Years in Peterborough: Finding Home Through Community and Creativity
After a personal loss, I moved to Peterborough seeking a fresh start. Ten years later, I reflect on the community that helped me heal, create, and call this place home.
Honouring Our Stories: One Year With Pixie and the Fox
One year after publishing Pixie and the Fox, I reflect on the quiet journey behind it, why I don’t call myself a children’s author, and the deep value of honouring our stories—whether or not we ever share them.
A New Chapter in My Work (and Website) as a Writer and Speaker
After years of building a complex business, I'm choosing ease. Here's why I simplified my website, refocused my offerings, and am leaning into writing, speaking, and creating.