I’ve been in a major writing slump. It’s confidence block. I can see it. I can understand it. But I haven’t been able to get myself out of it. And you know what? That’s okay. (I say through somewhat clenched teeth). Here’s what has helped.

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.

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.

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.

A personal list essay about library memories and how time spent in libraries shaped my writing and teaching life.

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.

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.

Overwhelmed by grief or creative block? Here’s how doing just one small thing each day can build momentum and lead to real breakthroughs.

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.

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.

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.