Creativity in writing is about saying 'yes' to the Muse, about leaning into what we think, rather than self-censoring. But this is one of the hardest things about being a writer. In today's interview, …
Balance Consumption With Creation. A Writing Interview With J.F.Penn
You mostly get Joanna Penn on this site – my smiley, bubbly, helpful, non-fiction personality. But sometimes, I get interviewed as my fiction writing darker side, J.F.Penn. This interview has some …
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Writing Tips: How To Find And Capture Ideas For Your Novel
"Where do you get your ideas from?" Authors get asked this all the time and some get tired of it, because once you get into the hang of capturing ideas and writing them down, it seems like they …
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Why Write? There Are Already Too Many Books In The World
A child comes to you with a new drawing, crayon in hand, beaming with pleasure at creation and proud of the result. Do you say, "There are too many drawings in the world and this is no good. Stop …
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Self Care And Productivity For Authors With Ellen Bard
Writing might be simple, but it's not easy and if you want longevity as a creative, you have to look after yourself. In today's show, I discuss self-care for authors with Ellen Bard. In the intro, …
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Creativity, Art And Business With Lisa Congdon
Today I'm talking with Lisa Congdon about the creative process as a visual artist, the myth of overnight success, getting over self-doubt about our work, and the importance of multiple streams of …
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