In this report, learn about the personal goals for Q1 of 2021 I set for myself, and whether or not I accomplished them. Don’t worry–I’m including both the good and the bad. I’m not going to leave out the bad stuff just to make myself look better. It’s important to share both sides, since things… Continue reading Report: Personal Goals for Q1 of 2021
Author: Rachel C
Rachel completes workshop at The Writer’s Studio
The winter ’20-’21 Level 1 Writer’s Studio Workshop comes to a close On 22 March 2021, Rachel Critelli completed the Level 1 Workshop for fiction and poetry writers at The Writer’s Studio, instructed by Sean Sutherland. The workshop material focused on both crafting narrative voices, and analyzing fiction and poetry to understand elements of the… Continue reading Rachel completes workshop at The Writer’s Studio
Implementing my analog Zettelkasten
Recently, I implemented a note taking system called a Slip-Box, also known as a Zettelkasten. Zettel-whats-en? Actually, you may have already heard of it. The zettelkasten has received a lot of press lately, due to Sonke Ahren’s 2017 book, How to Take Smart Notes. This book has taken the online productivity community by storm, and… Continue reading Implementing my analog Zettelkasten
Book Release: The Listening Path
To celebrate the release of Julia Cameron’s new book, The Listening Path, I was able to attend the live release party, entitled Connect, Create, Inspire, via video chat. The event took place on Wednesday, January 27th, at 7pm PST, and was hosted by The Bay Area Book Festival, The Ruby SF, and Green Apple Books.… Continue reading Book Release: The Listening Path
My Journey: The Artist’s Way
When lockdown first started, I lost my day job almost immediately. Anxiety about practical matters notwithstanding, my lack of job caused me to feel extremely confused about how to spend the seemingly interminable daylight hours. Previously, my days had been jam packed with 90-minute commutes, interpreting appointments for Mandarin-speaking patients, and review sessions of Chinese… Continue reading My Journey: The Artist’s Way