Emily Abigail Schalk

WRITER. EDUCATOR. (MESSY) HUMAN.

I write because I don’t know how not to write.

May 24, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

I read an article recently stating that starting a blog in 2016 was pointless. They were coming at it from a marketing standpoint. The truth is, the majority of us don’t write for publicity or marketing or (definitely not) money. We write because that’s the way we keep ourselves sane. And because we don’t […]

11 things I know for sure.

February 28, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

The world is small. Sometimes too small. This makes dating hard awkward. Getting your nails done will make you (momentarily) feel like you’ve got your shit together. Everyone is innately selfish. Don’t take things personally. Coffee brings people together more than any religion ever will. My dog knows me better than anyone else. Forgiving and forgetting isn’t a part of […]

Emily is the director of professional development and communications at a non-profit in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has also worked as a high school English teacher and a college and career-readiness advisor. Outside of her day job, Emily enjoys reading and writing poetry and creative nonfiction. She also enjoys exploring new coffee shops, book stores, and art museums whenever given the chance. Emily lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, two dogs, one cat, and an assortment of fish. She is expecting her first child (a boy!) in May 2021!