The Fearless Creative

In this episode, I discuss the insidious phrase "I don't have the time for X." We often use it as an excuse for why we don't do those things that are important to us, such as giving ourselves time for our creative passions, exercising, or growing our side hustle into a business.

I explain what we really mean when we say "I don't have time" and how we can conserve our physical, mental, and emotional resources to free up energy for creativity, family, health, and leisure. I uncover those sneaky "energy sinks" that we all fall victim to and give my best tips for how to avoid them.

Show Notes:

• Donate to Toys for Tots on behalf of that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

Let's face it, as we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves crammed between holidays with too much to do and facing an overwhelming number of expectations! In this episode, I discuss my own holiday escapades and how the demands of December can lead to creative burnout. I share my own experience with a staycation and why you might take time off to spend at home. I also offer my best tips for getting cozy, kicking back, and enjoying a wonderful time for relaxation!

Show Notes:

• Check out Uncommon Goods from this week's Discovery segment.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I go through Warren Buffett's 10 rules for success and explain how creative entrepreneurs can put these timeless business ideas into practice.

I discuss the concept of reinvesting your profits, watching small expenses, persistence, and defining success for yourself. I also explain what Buffett means by "thumb-sucking" and touch on how to work with your personal risk tolerance and learn from your mistakes.

Show Notes:

• Read Warren Buffett's 10 Rules of Success.
• Learn about Author Business Bootcamp — my new course for aspiring authors.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

Do you ever have a hard time focusing because you have so many ideas? This week, I discuss the problem with "shiny object syndrome" and how it can derail creative success. I talk about how to deal with an abundance of ideas when you need to focus on a single project and give my best tips for managing all of your passion projects.

Show Notes:

• Watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from this week's Discovery segment.
• Learn about Author Business Bootcamp — my new course for aspiring authors.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of staying flexible: how it can help you identify new business opportunities, abandon what's no longer profitable, and find creative solutions to old problems. I talk about how life keeps trying to teach me the importance of flexibility and areas of my business where I'm applying this lesson.

Show Notes:

• Try Dragon Naturally Speaking software from this week's Discovery segment.
• Get your copy of Creative Morning Magic on Amazon, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Google, or Kobo.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I share my greatest discoveries of the year for being more productive. I talk about why you should wake up an hour earlier (and how to actually do it!) and why sometimes it's better not to think too far ahead. I touch on the pitfall of living in your to-do list and how to make procrastination work for you.

Show Notes

• Get your copy of Creative Morning Magic on Amazon, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Google, or Kobo.
• Listen to the episode of The Self-Publishing Formula with Amanda Lee from this week’s Discovery segment.
• Listen to the episode of Happier where Gretchen Rubin speaks about the importance of bright light in the morning.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Visit me on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In the kickoff to National Novel-Writing Month, I talk about the idea of "totally crazy goals" and why they can be transformative for creative success, business, and fitness. I share my experience with big hairy goals (like writing 50,000 words in one month and running a marathon) and offer my five best tips for coping with and achieving your craziest goals.


Show Notes:

• Learn more about NaNoWriMo here.
• Get my free 20-page NaNoWriMo workbook.
• Watch my latest video, “How to Win NaNoWriMo.”
• Read “How to Wake Up at 5 A.M. Everyday.”
• Enroll in Author Business Bootcamp here.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @writewithtarah.
• Find me on the web at writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I share how I survived the technology apocalypse brought on by the iOS Catalina update and still managed to get this podcast in your ears!

Today, I talk all about fan engagement — including the email I sent that brought me a flood of fan mail and successfully reengaged my sad and neglected fiction audience. I talk about a book you need if you want to run a tremendous email newsletter and which author is inspiring me with her fun and creative fan goodies!

Show Notes:

• Read Newsletter Ninja by Tammi Labrecque from this week’s Discovery segment.
• Enroll in Author Business Bootcamp — my self-guided course for aspiring authors.
• Get your website up and running with Wix or Wordpress.
• Start your very own email newsletter with MailChimp or ConvertKit.
• Find me on the web at writewithtarah.com.
• Follow me on Instagram and Twitter.

In this episode, I share my recent travel escapades "glamping" in the Arizona desert with my husband and two dogs. I talk about Walden on Wheels: On the Road From Debt to Freedom by Ken Ilgunas and the message of how our environment can shape our outlook on life. Wild places create wild people.

This week, I challenge you to consider your environment and your limitations (both real and imagined). By questioning these limitations and expectations, I believe it's possible to open up a whole new world of exciting possibilities and create a life on your own terms.

Show Notes:

• Read Walden on Wheels by Ken Ilgunas from this week's Discovery segment.
• Read Creative Morning Magic: The Life-Changing Daily Practice for Writers, Artists, and Makers by Tarah Thornburg.
• Follow Tarah Thornburg on Twitter and Instagram or find her on the web at www.writewithtarah.com.

In this episode, I discuss some of the causes of a creative funk and how to get yourself out of it. I break down the most common stumbling blocks that stop me from creating and some of the very best tips I have for feeling better and getting back to writing.

Show Notes

• Listen to “Stuff They Don't Want You to Know” from this week’s Discovery Segment.
• Get Creative Morning Magic as an e-book or paperback on Amazon. (Or get the book on Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, or Kobo.
• Learn about Morning Pages here.