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Thoughts on Writing

From Autopilot to Authenticity: Slowing Down to Find My Voice
Or on trying again to be the writer I really am, to get my voice and brain back from the inanity of algorithmic writing
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Do You Need To Write Every Day? How about every day except Sunday but sometimes on Sunday?
Or: there's actually no right formula to "be a writer," even specifically a successful one, or any other type of creative for that matter, and here's a…
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On Turning Outside When Perhaps I Need to Turn Inward
Just some thoughts about where we get our information and inspiration as we design our creative lives ....
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The Semi-Lost Art of Letter Writing as a Means of Healing Self and Others Through Connection
Or, this is my letter to you ...
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Tip: Create a "Brag Book" To Keep You Inspired When You're Losing Your Way
It's easy to get lost when looking forward, trying to plan a creative career; remember to look back sometimes and learn from yourself. You already know…
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Two Ways of Beginning a Book Chapter About Georgia O'Keeffe's Art and Mental Health
The final draft that I submitted to the editor/ publisher and the final final draft that ended up as the published version, giving you a chance to see…
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Kathryn Vercillo on writer's block, the editing process, reading as research, and being gentle with yourself
An interview originally published by CeciliaIvy.com
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A Creative Life Is Both Adding and Subtracting, Writing and Sculpture
Shaping a creative career: on the ebbs and flows related to burnout, finances, mental health and more.
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Thoughts on Writing: A Substack Digest
Roundup of all of the amazing writing on writing happening here on Substack this week
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Thoughts on Writing: A Substack Digest
Roundup of all of the amazing writing on writing happening here on Substack this week
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Thoughts on Writing: A Substack Digest
Roundup of all of the amazing writing on writing happening here on Substack this week
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Thoughts on Writing: A Substack Digest
Roundup of all of the amazing writing on writing happening here on Substack this week
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