Heather Wickham
@heather
I was born and raised in Idaho, and writing has been part of my life since 9th grade. For a long time, it stayed tucked away in journals and files—never shared, just mine. That changed when I found a writing community and finally took the leap. What I found was real connection, honest feedback, and incredible talent. It showed me that writing isn’t about perfection—it’s about telling the truth and letting it be seen. I co-created Collectively Write because I believe writing should be judged on truth and talent—not status. It’s built to be transparent, not driven by memberships or money. Writing can be lonely. It doesn’t have to be.
Currently working on: My memoir
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Day Streak
How I Got Here
I fell in love with writing back in 9th grade, and honestly, I never grew out of it. It started as something simple, but it became a place I could actually think, feel, and make sense of things. I’ve always been an avid reader—drawn to stories that say the quiet things out loud. Writing became my way of doing the same. I don’t write because I have it all figured out. I write because I don’t. Because sometimes the truth shows up clearer on the page than it ever does in real life.
What I've Done
I’m early in my journey of sharing my work, but writing has been part of my life for years. Taking that first step showed me how powerful honest feedback and connection can be—and it’s part of what led me to help build this space.
A Little More About Me
I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be real—and to build a space where others can do the same. I believe the things we don’t say out loud are often the ones that matter most, and this is a place for those things.
Fragility
I missed the challenge but I had to share
I Love You. I Hate You. Don't Go.
I just learned I made it to the semi finals in a contest....So I thought I would share here.
Things You Left Behind
A letter I never wrote
The Tree Beyond the Stones
CHAPTER 2 When trying to read new chapters in a book please make sure you switch it the correct chapter you are trying to read I am working on a fix.
The Echo of It
Thoughts in the night
A Stranger in the Storm
On a stormy winter night, an unexpected visitor forces a woman to confront the past she thought she had buried.
Whispers Behind the Door
Drawn to a silent, weathered door, a woman senses something stirring beyond its seam. What waits on the other side?
Memories In Moonlight
Wounded Grace
The temptation grin feels edged with wounded grace.
Temptations Grin
Midnight Ferns
The Valeir Record
“At first it looked like a billing mistake. By the time Ariya understood what it was, the record was already writing her next decision.”
Twilight Reverie
Lingers
A poem for the kind of grief that does not ask permission before it arrives.
The Courage to Question
Not every truth we carry was discovered. Some were simply handed to us.
In the Quiet
Reflective thoughts on what I have learned throughout life.
Phoenix Heart
I don’t carry the past. I carry the fire it made.
100% Writer Ownership · Original Work Only
All works in this portfolio are owned entirely by Heather Wickham. Collectively Write claims no rights to any content. Writers retain full copyright and may remove their work at any time. All writing on this platform must be original—no AI-generated content.