Diving into Writing

Episode 135 – Future Thinking: Women and their Creative Potential

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Over the next couple of episodes, Lucinda and Mariëlle will be diving into the topic of Future Thinking and how it can benefit our creative lives. During this episode, they ask themselves whether it’s harder for women to see themselves in their full creative potential, and why that might be.

Here’s what came up during the episode:

  • Why we, as women, put pressure on ourselves
  • That both Lucinda and Mariëlle are very much still affected by how their mothers behaved as they grew up
  • That being non-conformist does not mean you’re immune to external pressures
  • That it takes time to unlearn the stories we tell ourselves about what women should and shouldn’t do and want, much to Lucinda’s chagrin
  • How important it is to remember that having the freedom to achieve ANYthing does not mean we have to achieve EVERYthing, no matter how much society tries to convince us of this
  • That, after this episode, Lucinda is no longer certain dogs are more than cats

    • What is Diving into Writing?

    Diving into Writing is a podcast, brought to you by two indie authors, where we discuss best practices to create a sustainable writing career and encourage fellow writers to listen to what their hearts and souls want them to create.

    Who is Diving into Writing for?

    Any writer who seeks to honour their creative impulses. We are here to make you feel less alone on this journey and inspire you to stay true to yourself in your life and your creative work.

    What are our promises to you?

    In sharing our creative experiences with you openly and honestly, we aim to create a safe space where you can be honest about your creative dreams and desires.

    Why listen to us?

    We look beyond the surface of our writing practice. By diving deeply and reflecting on our own creative struggles and obstacles, we broach topics only some in the writing community are willing or ready to have.

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    Diving into WritingBy Lucinda Pebre and Mariëlle Smith