The way I see it, leaving me a comment is the easiest way to go about this. However, if you are burning with the need to get in touch with me, my email address is: jessicamjonas at gmail dot com.
A helpful example of a sample email
-
The Latest
Journal History
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
Recurring Thoughts
abandoning perfectionism art birthday blogging book design books canary review class D.C. engagement fiction flash fiction flash friday goals grad school inspiration love making time to write memoir nanowrimo nobel prize poetry progress publishing quarterly review reading reports resolutions short stories sometimes goals are hard steps back steps forward submissions tanya egan gibson the apartment top-shelf totally boss wedding what I'm reading when the writing's going well when the writing isn't happening work working my butt off writing writing life
Jessica, you are a great writer! I really enjoyed reading your review of The Elephant’s Journey. Descriptive and provoking. I am urged to read this book!
Thank you!
Debbie
Hello Jessica,
My name is Amy-Louise, I am emailing you to see if you can help me. I am starting university in late September and I’m worried I will have a reading and writing block which is present now and is frustrating me as I know I will really benefit from going over recommended topics however, it all seems so overweighting and daunting to try and get my head around the academic books required for me to read to support my studies in podiatry. I would be extremely grateful if you could advise me please.
Thank you
Amy-Louise
Hi Amy,
First, congratulations on getting into university! That’s an exciting step to take. I can absolutely sympathize with feeling overwhelmed by big changes and lots of work. Here’s what helps me:
1. Keep a planner. I note what chores I have to do, what class assignments are due, what I’m making for dinner–anything that’s going on. This frees me up because I don’t need to rely on my memory to stay on track.
2. Break things down into little parts. Writing a 15-page paper is hard. Writing a 1-page introduction is easy. So is writing a 2-page first argument. Reading a big book in a week is hard. Reading a chapter during lunch break is easy. Taking big things one piece at a time helps you keep from feeling overwhelmed.
3. If you’re really blocked, switch to something else. If you’re stuck with writer’s block, try going over a reading assignment. You’re still getting things done, and you give your brain time to process and get ready for the next writing stretch. If you’re stuck on everything, go for a 10-minute walk and try again.
In the end, the important thing is that you are learning about something important to you. Staying focused on why your studies matter to you is more important than how much work you do on a given day. Congrats again on starting podiatry studies, and good luck in your program! And please stop by again! I sometimes write about ways that I stay focused, and I’d love to hear how your program goes.
Best,
Jessica
I really like your writing style and content, especially your blog on slow reading. Thank you for sharing.
hi jessi, i m bala from chennai. i dont have any experience before about reading journals. but now i have some interest. so i m looking forward through it. i m mediocore in english if any mistake then forgive for those . i deserved to have a new kind of approach in life..