Team Building in the Mornings

David and I are committed to the time we’ve set aside and we meet most mornings—barring the occasional event. For example, I recently had parent-teacher interviews and had to leave for school at the time I would normally be meeting with David.

We always start with a “hello” and “good morning,” then ask how the other is doing. Sometimes, there’s not much to report. Even so, I find our morning meetings valuable for reasons that go beyond simply checking in on our book—or any book-related work. It’s also a time for us to touch base about life: how we’re feeling about the world, and what’s happening closer to home.

Team building

In big companies, there are funded professional development days or team-building events. For David and me, it’s our morning conversations over coffee that keep us connected.

We’re in a writing partnership—a relationship—and like all good relationships, it’s important that we understand each other and what’s going on in our lives. The connection we maintain is just as vital as the act of writing itself. These minutes build compassion and understanding; they’re like bridges between the pages and story segments.

What anchors us, though, is not just the work ahead, but the trust and rhythm we’ve built together—cup by cup, morning by morning. Those small moments of connection remind me that creative partnerships thrive not only on shared goals, but on shared humanity. As the season unfolds, I know our stories—both written and lived—will continue to grow stronger side by side.

As always, thank you for reading, Lovelies