Jun 17

Jun 17 About Christine Wolf

First person accounts, Journalism, Sexual Assault, Survival, Survivors, Writers' Haven, Writing

Christine Wolf is an award-winning journalist, columnist and editor. Her writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Runner’s World, Better Humans, The Ascent, Invisible Illness, P.S. I Love You the Post-Grad Survival Guide and other publications. As a direct result of her writing, she’s been featured on HuffPost Live and in the Chicagoist, Women’s Health, and Sarah Moshman’s documentary Nevertheless. She’s the Founder & Editor of Women This Way, a digital magazine dedicated to stories by and about individuals who identify as female, as well as Founder and Owner of Writers’ Haven LLC, a co-op and consultancy for established and aspiring writers. Wolf also co-authored a biography about two former members of the U.S. Congress; it’s scheduled for a 2021 release.

Mar 30

Mar 30 5 Things That Shocked Me Most as a COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Christine Wolf

First person accounts, Healthcare, Hope, Inspiration, Journalism, Medical, Medical Trauma, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Resilience

I started on November 30th, 2020, and worked for 16 weeks. I had no idea I was about to step into the most uniquely stressful, intense and overwhelming job I’ve ever had.

Feb 5

Feb 5 Why the Chicago Headline Club Matters to Me

Christine Wolf

First person accounts, Journalism, Mentoring, Writing

Journalist and Memoir Coach Christine Wolf, photographed by E. Jason Wambsgans for the Chicago Headline Club

Nov 9

Nov 9 How I Quadrupled My Writing Income On Medium.com

Christine Wolf

Inspiration, Journalism, Mentoring, Personal Growth, Tips, Writing

A funny thing happens when you stick with something. Rather than just tell you about about my path, I’ll show you my actual numbers as evidence it’s worth staying the course. I want you to see how I’ve (slowly) transformed some initial earnings into income (and learning) that I’m proud of. I don’t need to tell you how much work goes into the writing life, and my story won’t launch you into Medium’s stratosphere — but it may offer some reasons to keep going.

Oct 29

Oct 29 A Podcast Interview with Christine Wolf

Christine Wolf

Personal Growth, Speaking, Survivors, Writing, Survival, Sexual Assault, Resilience, Journalism, Inspiration

I discuss my writing life in The Check Out, a podcast series produced by the Evanston Public Library.

May 21

May 21 How I Launched My Writing Career From Scratch

Christine Wolf

Inspiration, Journalism, Mentoring, Personal Growth, Resilience, Speaking, Tips, Writing

You find yourself asking questions like,
“How do I get started?”
“What does it take to write for a living?”
“How do I know if I’m doing things right?”

When I launched my writing career more than 10 years ago, I had those same questions — and more. Through the years, I’ve picked up a ton of tiny tips along the way. Now I’m sharing these tips with you, since a community of writers is better when we all lift each other up.

May 6

May 6 8 Provocative Images: This Is What Depression Can Feel Like

Christine Wolf

Personal Growth, Resilience, Survival, Tips, Hope, Inspiration, Journalism, , Survivors

Through the 8 images in photographer Suzanne Rothmeyer’s conceptual series Melancholia, we can visually explore — through this virtual art exhibit — the layers of pain depression brings, and perhaps use them as tools to increase dialogue and understanding.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Speaking At Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism

Christine Wolf

Writing, Journalism, Mentoring, Speaking

They wanted to hear from me? The gal who didn’t go to journalism school? The one who launched her professional writing career from her kitchen table? Apparently, yes!