From reflecting on the beliefs and influences that shape our creative paths, to embracing the magic in the mess, and recognizing the holistic creative process at play in our lives, we are truly doing the foundational work that leads to a long-term, fruitful creative life.
Read More“Good habits create good art. The way we do anything is the way we do everything. Treat each choice you make, each action you take, each word you speak with skillful care. The goal is to live your life in the service of art.” ― Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
As writers, it’s vital that we nurture our creativity through self-care so we can work with our natural rhythms and not against them.
Read MoreYou have a vision in your mind of where you want your creative journey to take you. You might picture your book on a bestseller list or your byline in your favorite publication. You might visualize yourself reading your words in front of a room full of people at a book launch, or supporting yourself full-time as a professional writer.
Read MoreI won’t say that I am the most technical girl when it comes to organization. I honestly still love pen and paper a lot! However, being productive takes some type of tools or systems whether it’s rudimentary or advanced. So, this week, I just want to share a few of the things I use to try to keep this crazy life of work, writing, and life on track.
Read MoreIt’s no easy feat to balance all the things that we have going on in life. From our jobs, to our heart’s passions, to doing real life stuff as a human being. There is a lot coming at us at all times, which is why it’s extremely important for me to work ahead as much as possible.
Read MoreI think it’s important before we dive in to acknowledge and accept that everyone’s process will be different. And that’s okay. You know me, I’m very much, take what you need and leave what you don’t. There are so many circumstances that vary in each of our lives that contribute to how we’re able to manage our productivity. But I do believe there are some throughlines and I’ll share those in this series this month.
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