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Jan 4Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

Community building!

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Always.

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Oooh. Let me check out your interview form! I'll think about if there is a more creative/fun way to collaborate, but I always love answering other people's questions. It often makes me think about things in a different way.

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I'm always hopeful that the interview questions help people as much as they give me insight and I look forward to yours!

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I'm down. I have that damned depression thing too. I write about mental health issues, etc.

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It captures lots of us ... would love to connect.

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Sounds good.

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Kathryn, I want to introduce you to my friends Stefania. She isn't on Substack, but her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/stefania_whatiseeinart/?hl=en. She is a Greek book and art therapist, living in Paris, who has written a gorgeous book of four-color photographs featuring museum-goers paired with art pieces--difficult to explain--a really imaginative work, kind of street photography at the museum. Her blog is here: https://whatiseeinart.com/blog. She would be a perfect fit as an interview subject for Create Me Free!

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Oh wonderful, thank you! Ill check her out for sure.

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I would be interested! I have files out an interview form. If you use it, I can provide more and better photos than what I've submitted.

I would love to have you write a first post for either my Five Feathers Farmgirl or my Sage Alley Arts newsletter! If you're interested, we can discuss topics. I'm particularly interested in the story about your dogs' background--their rescue-- for Five Feathers Farmgirl. For Sage Alley Arts, we can discuss.

I also really enjoy collaborating with other artists!

Let's talk!

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*filled out an interview form

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Wonderful! I'll be able to check out your interview soon.

I would LOVE to share the stories of my dogs with you and your readers. It's a long one, so let's connect and discuss. I'll email you now.

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Got it! I'll get back to you a little later. I'm resting. You know my story.

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Whenever time and energy permit.

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Jan 4Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

I'm so very interested in the interview but battle the 'imposter syndrome' side of whether it will be 'worth' anything but aside from that I feel I have a need to use both words and images and wondered if both forms were completed, whether a combo is 'allowed'? Or is the restriction of one medium part of the purpose... (I don't know if that makes sense as a question)

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Whatever you feel moved to do or share will be exactly perfect - there is no right way to do this. You are definitely not the only person to worry that somehow it's not "enough" but that's exactly why I love when more people share because we are all enough exactly as we are.

That said, do it only when it feels right for you. I think it's good to step outside the comfort zone but also good to notice when vulnerability feels like too much. We can always start with a draft and not publish until you know it feels right to do so.

Combo of words and images is definitely allowed. You can fill out both forms or you can fill out the words and then email me the images and tell me which question they go with ... or we can approach it some other way that feels better. I really am open.

Kathryn

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Jan 4Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

Thank you - that's a great answer with some gentle gifts of compassion in there 😌 will begin my pondering

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Kathryn, I'm very interested in working with you on an interview and post. I'm retired as a University Comp and Lit prof, a journalist/writer/author and have struggled with depression for most of my life. Much of my writing and research is about silence in women. I'll follow up with the interview form. Jane

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Looking forward to connecting further!

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Sounds great. I'm in. I'd like to take part

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I received your email and will be responding soon!

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Thanks Kathryn

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Jan 4Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

Hello! I found in you the comment section of Kat Rivers thread about money, and felt drawn to explore your page 🙂 I love that you’re bringing artists together! I’ve been really drawn to collaboration lately 😍

I’ve been wanting to express myself through writing, but have been stuck in the scarcity mindset of needing a “real job” 🤪 I’ve done some freelance proofreading and decided to offer my services to creatives who I feel drawn to collaborate with. If you need any proofreading services, please reach out! My brother and I have both dealt with mental health struggles. I would love to be involved in something that helps others with their mental health journeys!

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Wonderful list of ways to build community! I have not forgotten the interview, I'm still not back 100% yet!

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Whenever you’re ready works for me 💙

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Thanks so much Kathryn! 💙

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Jan 4Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

Hi Kathryn! I've really enjoyed reading your visual and written interviews with artists these past few months. The ones that have talked about anxiety have especially resonated with me. :) I'm slowly working my way through your written interview questionnaire. Excited to work together soon! 🤍

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Thank you. Looking forward to it as well!

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Jan 5Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

This is an amazing opportunity! Thank you for making it so simple and easy to understand what you want and how to go about it!

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I am excited for new collaborations!

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Jan 6Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

It's difficult for me to state I understand someone's struggle even if we share the same diagnosis of a particular disorder, but sharing stories helps with empathy, and from a foundation of similar disorders, it could be possible to create order, so I sent you an email about a collaboration. best Doug Sandelin

https://www.instagram.com/bee_mystique73/

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Exactly that - none of us has exactly the same experience but the more of us articulating our experiences in our own ways, the more I think we'll all understand. I'll be answering emails soon!

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Jan 11Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

A lot of great ideas here on collaborating!

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Jan 18Liked by Kathryn Vercillo

really inspired by this collab, Kathryn! thinking on how I'd love to be apart of it – will likely submit a form soon :)

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Looking forward to it. Let me know if you need anything from me in the process.

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