I Just Published a Book: Why Am I Depressed? | Poets & Writers A debut memoirist speaks up about post-publication blues and offers some suggestions for how to cure them. Source: I Just Published a Book: Why Am I Depressed?…
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I’ve still got a long way to go, but I’m already anticipating the downside.
Tagged with: Jessica Berger Gross, literary creation, Poets and Writers, writing, writing advice, writing process
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To boost creativity, create a schedule.
James Clear is a source of many smart ideas about productivity, habit formation, and personal change. The Myth of Creative Inspiration: Great Artists Don’t Wait for Motivation The work of top creatives isn’t dependent upon motivation or creative inspiration. Rather,…
Tagged with: creative writing, habits, James Clear, literary creation, schedule, writing advice, writing process
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A good indicator of Warren’s ability to choose the right people for her team.
The Woman Behind Elizabeth Warren’s Rise | OZY Rebecca Pearcey is one of seven women of color serving as national political directors for Democratic presidential hopefuls. Source: The Woman Behind Elizabeth Warren’s Rise | OZY
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Advice worth repeating from Octavia Butler
I just wish this article weren’t riddled with typos. Nonetheless, it’s well worth reading if you can overlook them. I listened to Kindred recently (per her advice, I listen to recorded books during my almost daily walks) and found it…
Tagged with: Afro-futurism, books, creative writing, fiction, literary creation, Octavia Butler, science fiction, women, writing, writing advice, writing process
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Restoring My Faith in Humanity
Sometimes you read something that gives you hope.
She wrote one of my favorite books
I dread the question, “What’s your favorite book?” because for me it’s always changing. It’s often something I’ve read recently because it’s fresh in my mind and something about it surprised me. But one novel that has been on my…
What does it mean to ‘excavate’ a literary work?
I’m fascinated by the idea of ‘excavation.’ Gerwig talks about seeing her girlhood in the pages of “Little Women” and excavating that work for her film interpretation. Years ago (when I was 9 or so) I wanted to be an…
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