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Here are some of the many ways that a journaling practice can serve as a laboratory for your writing, and ...
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The pages of your journal can be a time machine, transporting you from the here and now to snapshots of ...
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If an inner voice criticizes your creativity, consider addressing the judgy elephant in the room. To whom does that voice ...
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When the revision process meanders off-course, leaving a project stranded, here are some tips for regaining momentum ...
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One writer found herself chained to an idea that just wasn’t working, and needed fresh perspective from a colleague in ...
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It’s an artist’s job to trust that deep satisfaction from our creative work arrives by keeping at it even when ...
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When a project itself is confusing to its creator, here’s a quick look at ways to unclutter stuff, people, and ...
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Learn about four tensions you may experience that have the potential to undermine your creative work and leave you feeling ...
Are You Clear About Your Writer Persona? Going Public by Design
As writers, we don’t always know how much of ourselves to share with the public. But it behooves us to ...
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Not only can a journaling practice sustain and inspire your writing projects—a commitment to it can inform and improve your ...
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Getting stuck is a lousy feeling, but a normal part of the messy and uneven creative process. Here are some ...