I’m Marie Well, as in healthy well. At least, that’s my aim—to get well and make you well. We all have woes, from breakups to cancer to hoarder houses. I’m here to fix those woes—with tips mixed with my own tales.
Why read me? I’ve got a track record of fixin’ stuff. I’ve cured myself of anxiety. For a decade, I had anxiety attacks that struck almost daily. When not stricken, I’d write Voice articles, mostly on how to combat stress.
And then my world changed. One week went by with no attacks. A month. A year. Two years. And counting.
Now, I want to skyrocket our health—and bolster our creativity. After all, nothing soothes better than strokes of paint or tones of music or reps in a gym.
So, let’s get fit, creative, and well with Marie Well.
When reading stories, we can feel the heartache, the joy, the love, and the suffering of an imaginative hero. But the best books offer up so much empathy that we cry over the character’s plight. So, how do we craft a character so richly that our readers’ hearts break? “A reader who feels moved by… Read more »
What if I said your secrets, denials, and suppressed and faked emotions are treasures? Yes, treasures! Weird, hey? But I believe your secrets and denials exist to help you grow. Yes, they could help you grow into the most stunning swan. Thus, I’ve come up with four weird but wise tips to help you realize… Read more »
For those of us who carouse the dating scenes, breakups happen. After all, we could be looking for just the right person, maybe a true love to marry. No harm in that (for those who save sex for a lifetime partner). But if you’re married, common-law, or have a multi-year relationship, break-ups crush your soul. … Read more »
I want you to be rock star when it comes to acing the Humanities and Arts. You’ll likely run into courses in these disciplines if you are studying for a degree. A well-rounded education is the aim, right? Well, The Open University and I will give you a rock star edge when it comes to… Read more »
Do you want to write sizzling stories? I have a confession. I want to write Christian or inspirational fiction. Yet, I sleep through movies. I prefer my friend’s two-minute movie summaries over watching the shows. Since I became of age, I have read four—yes, four—fiction books. To put it in perspective, I read four fiction… Read more »
Have you ever felt like you were going to die? I was going to die. It would take two years, I guessed. At my fit doctor’s dull-lit room, I got no diagnosis, just her sweet welcome, her crossed leg gently kicking to a rhythm. Oh, and I got plenty of x-rays. On one of my… Read more »
You can have a lot of fun with descriptions. Bounce a light off a muscle. Glisten the lips and eyes with white sparkling light. Open a door to the scent of polished oak. You can do all this and more with your descriptions. And if you want to write with flare, descriptions add flavor. Here’s… Read more »
Have you ever noticed we’re all missing a piece when it comes to success? The overachiever may lack close friendships. Or the overachiever with friends may wind up chronically ill. Or the genius may put in next-to-no study time and fall miserably behind. We’ve all got weaknesses. The key is to overcome them. That’s what… Read more »
What is smart, beautiful, and perfect? Your next essay, of course. Here are tips to help you to write a work of art as your next essay. This guide works mostly for first- or second-year undergraduates, but a graduate student may discover a few tidbits, too. Ready to write? Tip #1: Logical flow begins with… Read more »
If you’ve ever been tasked to write dialogue, you’ll likely stumble at first. But once you know the rules, your dialogue will excite and rouse readers. If you’re a student, I can’t stress enough how writing frees the soul. Writing can cause you to self-publish, position yourself as an expert, and make some extra cash…. Read more »