Small moments carry whole worlds.
You can write from just one.
I’m Rumi Tsuchihashi,
author of three books of micro-memoir. And I teach a writing practice rooted in attention, presence, and lived experience.
Whether you’re here to read, to write, or to slow down and notice what’s moving inside you, you’re in the right place.
What you’ll find here.
I’m a writer first, and a teacher, coach, and editor shaped by practice.
I believe the most meaningful stories come from paying attention to mundane objects, routine activities, and passing conversations. When you slow down enough to notice your everyday life, something loosens.
Attention is a form of care.
It changes how you see.
It brings emotional clarity.
It returns you to what feels alive.
I’m the author of five books rooted in ordinary moments, and the editor of a global anthology of true stories. I also offer classes, courses, and one-to-one guidance for people drawn to personal narrative, memoir, poetry, and reflective nonfiction.
If you’ve ever thought I’m not a real writer—or if English is your second language (it’s mine too)—you’re warmly welcome here.
Your voice, as it is, is enough to begin.