Welcome to the Open Sky Stories Community

  • Book a Puttering Call

    Let’s get on the phone and talk out your writing blocks for one hour. Limited calls availalble.

  • Parenting After Suicide

    a collection of four short essays (Allowance, 3 Months A.D.D (after daddy died), Grief Lives Here, Lego Dad, Hanging by a Thread) that portray a glimpse into my life while parenting my young kids after their father’s suicide. The essays are part of my larger project, Yelling at Dead People.

    It’s only $5 and can be purchased through Take Cover Books!

  • What kind of writer are you? Quiz!

    Inspired by the Teen Beat quizzes I devoured in the late 80s, this one is built for writers. Answer a few questions and discover your Writer Profile — plus what will actually move your writing forward.

  • Coffee Meet-up!

    Let’s meet in-person to chat about life, creativity, and the power of stories. (Peterborough, Ontario)

  • 1:1 Writing Programs

    Personalized support to help you grow as a writer at the pace that feels right for you.

    Choose from three levels of guidance: from getting started, to receiving story feedback, to ongoing accountability and mentorship.

  • Webinars and Workshops

    Get on-demand access to my signature workshop, The Courage to Write, along with a growing list of writing craft lessons.

  • At-Home Writing Retreat Guidebook

    A structured at-home writing retreat that turns one day into real, measurable progress.

  • Newsletter Sign Up

    Join the Open Sky Stories newsletter for weekly inspiration, writing prompts, and guidance to help you write with clarity, confidence, and joy.

    Perfect for writers of all levels who want to keep their practice alive and their words feeling safe.

    Sign up today and receive a free mini-activity: Writing From a Place of Safety, an activity you can revisit whenever you need it.

  • Media Page

    Erica Richmond is a common figure in print, digital, and radio media.

    Find out how to contact Erica for an interview.

    Pull up a chair and enjoy the interviews Erica has completed.