From Rest, What Dreams May Come
Author Sophfronia Scott on how taking time off may be the most ambitious thing you can do for your work.
The Seeker and the Monk Wins a Louie Award
Sophfronia Scott's book receives special recognition from the International Thomas Merton Society.
Bravery Required
Author Sophfronia Scott reports from the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing summer residency on how writers—and everyone else—can step into the unknown of post-lockdown in this pandemic world.
The Weight of Expectations
Author Sophfronia Scott managing the huge expectations that can come from big projects like a book or the start of the Alma College MFA in Creative Writing program.
National Catholic Reporter Publishes Excerpt from The Seeker and the Monk
Author Sophfronia Scott on nature, Thomas Merton, and transcendence.
Not On Your Own
Author Sophfronia Scott on the wisdom of asking for help and support.
Sophfronia in New Chicken Soup for the Soul Book
Sophfronia Scott's latest work for a Chicken Soup for the Soul Book tells a story of motherhood without sacrifice.
What People Don’t Want to Hear
Why it’s important to write your words, regardless of whether or not you think people want to hear them.
On Cutting Back
Author Sophfronia Scott on how making cuts in manuscripts--and in our lives--can offer an opportunity for newness, change, and growth
The Side Effects of Living
Author Sophfronia Scott on how dealing with unexpected difficulties, like the side effects of a COVID-19 vaccination, can be an opportunity to rest, reflect, and even redirect.