Stay in the Loop + Five Good Things No. 67
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Read MoreOn Money, Work, and Privilege + New Pricing Structure for Thoughtful Readers Gatherings
Launching the Thoughtful Readers Gatherings has been a journey regarding money and work and what to charge people and what to give away and I’ve pretty much landed on accepting that my expenses will always be greater than my income. I have grown so weary of trying to figure out ways to break even or convince more people my work can benefit them. I’d just rather operate at a loss, do the writing and work I love, and have more time and energy for the writing and work I love. I’d rather be inefficient.
And now I’ve decided that the paid option for the Thoughtful Readers Gatherings will just be the cost of the featured book plus tax. For those who paid $45 for a Thoughtful Readers Gathering (or two or three), I’ll be in touch to give you a partial refund. I appreciate your support and your desire to pay me for my work. It may take me a few days to contact everyone and to make all of the updates online for future Thoughtful Readers Gatherings. Please contact me if you have any questions in the meantime. Onward.
Read MoreSpiritual Direction for Writers™ and Parenting with Art™
Right now I’m excited to officially file for trademark registration to protect my ideas and work. It will take nine months to a year to complete the full process, but I have trademark protection for Parenting with Art™️, Parenting with Art & Faith™️, Spiritual Direction for Writers™️, and Spiritual Direction for Christian Writers™️.
Read MoreAn Update from Charlotte on Writing, Spiritual Direction for Writers, and Art and Faith No. 2
Notes on some of what I’m reading, writing, and working on and an opportunity to do a bit of reflection and think about what’s coming up in the near future.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Thirteen)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Thirteen of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Twelve)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Twelve of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Eleven)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Eleven of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Ten)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Ten of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Nine)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Nine of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Eight)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Eight of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Seven)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Seven of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Six)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Six of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Five)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Five of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Four)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Four of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Three)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Three of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter Two)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about Chapter Two of her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Chapter One)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about the first chapter for her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreVideo Series: Behind the Scenes with The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other (Foreword and Introduction)
Charlotte Donlon goes behind the scenes and provides additional information about the foreword and introduction for her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other.
Read MoreSix of the Books I Wrote About in The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other
Sometimes we can feel very alone in our vocations, faith, and the full spectrum of emotions we experience during various seasons of life. Books and reading help soften the ache of our isolation and broaden our understanding of the things of our hearts, minds, souls, and bodies.
I'm so thankful for all of the books and writers and artists who have mentored me and taught me through their words and work. It was a delight to include some of their writing in The Great Belonging.
Read MoreMy Grief Privilege and Mental Health Privilege
Grief Privilege. This is something I’ve been thinking about lately. And Mental Health Privilege. That too.
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