Charlotte Rains Dixon

Where to Find Me

You might have noticed that I’ve been, um, absent, from these pages for awhile. Like almost a year awhile. It’s not that I haven’t been busy. I was in France at the end of February and into March for a writing retreat, right when the pandemic hit. And the lockdown with flights suddenly becoming limited […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 2 years ago10/30/2020

Creativity Productivity

Intentional Rest vs. Shadow Comforts (You’re a Writer, You Need Rest, Dammit)

I had a tooth pulled yesterday. Not fun, in any universe. But it also went well and wasn’t that big of a deal. Minimal pain that could be easily controlled with Ibuprofen, very little swelling. I could eat as soon as the lidoicaine wore off, albeit slowly and carefully. After the extraction, I texted my […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 3 years ago01/22/2020

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A Writer’s Confessions: My Planner Obsession

My name is Charlotte, and I am addicted to planners. There, I’ve said it. And, honestly, we probably should add in that I’m addicted to notebooks and journals, too. There is nothing more enticing to me than a notebook stuffed with writing, sticky notes, tabs, and other miscellanea, unless it is an empty notebook waiting […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 3 years ago01/16/2020

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I’m baaaaack! And Happy 2020

I have a confession to make. I’ve been cheating on you. Having an affair. Yes, it’s true. I’ve been writing blog posts on Medium for the last year or so, lured there by the prospect of making money and reaching a broader audience. And yeah, that happened. Sort of. I made enough money to buy […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 3 years ago01/08/2020

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Writing Coaching: What’s It All About, Anyway? + Gratitude Special + New Offer. Open to read about All the Things!

This post has a lot of moving parts, because there’s a lot going on! In it, I explain my coaching philosophy and what it looks like to work with me. It’s good information, but if your eyes lit up when you saw “gratitude special” or “new offer” in the subject line and want to learn […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 3 years ago11/19/2019

Love letters

A Love Letter About Being Busy and Flash Sales

As you read this, I’ll be on a plane home from Louisville, Kentucky, returning from a Homecoming celebration at my MFA alma mater, Spalding University. But I’m writing this several days in advance, the Tuesday after Memorial Day to be exact, because, duh, I won’t have time while I’m gone. Meanwhile, I’ve managed to catch […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 4 years ago05/29/2019

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A Love Letter About the Benefits of Being Prepared, in Writing and in Life

Be prepared. Cue image of young boy dressed in khaki shorts and shirt with a kerchief tied around his neck. His hand is held next to his face in a three-finger salute. Yeah, I know—are the boy scouts even a thing anymore? I don’t know. But whatever the current state of scout hood, their slogan […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 4 years ago05/24/2019

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A Love Letter About the Sneakiness of Discouragement

I tend to get all excited about things and plunge in. Like, say, an idea for a new book. Or an article or blog post. Or a whole new business. Or a knitted item. I can see it all from start to finish. The end result is enshrined in my mind, surrounded with golden butterflies, […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 4 years ago05/17/2019

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A Love Letter About Creating a Container For Your Writing

A brief note: I’ve been having trouble with my website host, which is why I haven’t posted here for a couple of weeks. I’m doing a lot of blogging over at Medium, and you can see my posts here. I’ll keep posting my Love Letter every Sunday, but look for lots more articles about writing, […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 4 years ago05/04/2019

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A Love Letter About Challenging Yourself

I went camping this weekend. I am not a camper. I am a person who loves to stay in hotels, motels, and inns. Where there are rooms with warm, soft beds, a bar in the lobby to get a drink, maybe even a nice restaurant. Or even a crummy one. I like comfort and convenience, […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 4 years ago

Where to Find Me

Intentional Rest vs. Shadow Comforts (You’re a Writer, You Need Rest, Dammit)

A Writer’s Confessions: My Planner Obsession

I’m baaaaack! And Happy 2020

Writing Coaching: What’s It All About, Anyway? + Gratitude Special + New Offer. Open to read about All the Things!

A Love Letter About Being Busy and Flash Sales

A Love Letter About the Benefits of Being Prepared, in Writing and in Life

A Love Letter About the Sneakiness of Discouragement

A Love Letter About Creating a Container For Your Writing

A Love Letter About Challenging Yourself

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