Do you do Morning Pages? Do I do Morning Pages? Sometimes.

I used to do them religiously. Like, for years…

In this ep I chat about my history with ‘the pages’, the impact they’ve had on my creativity and my life and how the pages can help you, too.

Books mentioned:

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron

Steal Like An Artist, by Austin Kleon

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As we head into the big adventure that is 2024, it can be helpful to select a word of the year to inspire, energise or even challenge you.

Your word companion can act as your muse. Your word might inspire art and journal prompts or encourage you to make longed for changes. It might even challenge you to find your courage or to live and create more passionately.

One of our lovely Duck Pond members chose ‘effortless’ as her word for 2024. This word inspired me to riff on the whole idea of ‘effortless being’ and to wander into more esoteric terrain for this episode.

As I always say, words are magnetic. They draw to themselves all kinds of magic!

Happy (Magical) New Year, dear listener!

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Final thoughts for 2023, dear listener. I’ll be back in 24, for sure.

(I like that rhyme!)

Three things that might be of interest to you in this ep (another ep inspired by a lovely Duck Pond member).

By today’s standards, when the market is flooded with all sorts of spiritual and creativity treasures, the books I discuss in this ep might seem like 101s. But that’s why they’re so important to me — and I suspect it’s why they are classics, too. They are foundational.

Also in this closing ep, why I decided to form an IRL writers’ group in 2024, and the difference between a critique group and a writers’ group. (Big relief sigh here, as I didn’t realise there was a difference until a duckie set me straight!)

Books and other pretties mentioned:

The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron

https://www.amazon.com.au/Artists-Way-Julia-Cameron/dp/0143129252

The House that Joy Built, by Holly Ringland

https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460716632/the-house-that-joy-built/

Decks

https://www.amazon.com.au/Creativity-Oracle-Visions-Enchantment-Inspire/dp/0764358995

https://www.booktopia.com.au/goddess-love-oracle-wendy-andrew/book/9781925924329.html

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Let me tell you a little story about the time I got a substantial Australia Council grant (so exciting!) but didn’t write the book (so frustrating!) and how that felt and how that evolved and how I finally, years later, have figured out how to write said book. Ramblings about patience, perseverance and passion, today, dear author.

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You’d be surprised how many developing (and established) authors trip when it comes to tense. But never fear. Gaining confidence in your ‘weaker’ areas just takes practice and self-awareness. The art of tweaking, rewriting and self-editing can be learned and honed over time. Hang in there, dear author, keep doing the verk, keep asking questions and always be gentle with yourself. There are MANY moving parts when it comes to creative writing!

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Every now and then I receive a letter that’s frank and raw but oh so common. What happens when you feel fed up with striving? When the dream to become a published/successful author has taken its toll on you and your family?

If you’re questioning your choices, wondering if it’s all worth it, our 50th episode might be the balm you need.

This is not a rah-rah, you’ve got this, just-do-it, Nike commercial. It’s deeper than that. This ep is all about looking at the bigger picture, perhaps finding spiritual sustenance, to help you stay balanced (mostly!), centred and compassionate. I hope you find it helpful. And thank you to our ‘anonymous’ letter writer. You spoke for countless creatives with your complex ponderings!

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Thoughts from my yoga class. What’s blossoming in you and your creative life? Let’s honour that, dear listener.

Also, how I organise my notes, manuscripts, research, WIPs and whatnot. A few practical ideas to help you get on top of your ideas and files.

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What to do when you haven’t yet mastered dialogue. Let’s talk about that! Let’s also talk about art and drawing and John Cleese and creativity and comfort zones and coffee and, yes, there is a kitty meowing in this episode.

Everyone has something to say. The main thing is to remain loyal to our characters and our own unique approach to creative expression.

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Reflections on Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts, by Matt Bell

Some ideas on how you might go about editing (and polishing) your novel or picture book.

I also discuss the danger of overworking a PB.

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In his book, The Anatomy of Story, in the section on Story Movement, John Truby, talks about the Meandering Story. ‘The meandering story follows a winding path without apparent direction…’

Indeed.

This episode is something like that. It meanders along with nary a hint of purpose.

Topics I wander through:

What makes me a buy a book

Why I don’t read blurbs

An accidental ‘review’ of T J Klune’s, The House in the Cerulean Sea

How Klune’s book helped my tackle my own WIP

The need to slow down (and speed up) when writing middle grade fiction.

How I used a screenplay format to get my story started, get a bird’s eye view of events and find a confident (although superficial) launching place

Other rambly stuff that might be of interest to other creatives

Take from it what you will, dear author.

Find out more about John Truby, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Truby

Find T J Klune and his wonderful books, here: https://www.tjklunebooks.com/

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