In today's episode I tell you a story about an experience I had during my father's death, which taught me a deep lesson about the difference between projecting what we think a character should think or feel, and getting specific and true with what really happened. Tune in to hear more!

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In today's episode I tell you a story about my son Émile. About how music is a gift he came into this world with and how that gift expresses itself in many different forms.

This multifaceted expression is the same for us writers. Listen in to find out more!

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Do you have a bunch of writing material but don't know how to make use of it? If so, I made this episode for you!

P.S. If you want to hear more about my Writamins practice, watch this! https://youtu.be/7Ed4TNAGaEk

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If you’ve ever wondered about embodied writing, this Starter Kit (https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/) offers an easy way to begin your exploration at your own pace and on your own time.

And if you sign up this week, you'll be entered to win a FREE Microfeedback Session with me! What's a Microfeedback Session? Here's an example: https://youtu.be/G3PjGUVEiTI

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The writers that work with me know that I will challenge every 'smile' and 'shrug' in their manuscript. Find out why in today's episode as we dive into revision!

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Are you feeling dogged about finishing a book? Is publication your main marker of success as a writer?

Listen to this episode to hear about my dear friend Jenny, who taught me about the aliveness of creativity, and how our measure of success as writers need not be narrow.

P.S. You can meet Jenny through her writing. Please read Jenny’s story Ripe for Rhapsody on page 25 (page 27 in the PDF) here: https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sea-and-Cedar-Fall-2024-DIGITAL-ISSUE.pdf

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In today's episode I answer the question: is the novel dead? And alongside this, I share about the importance of rebuilding self-trust—so you can finish your story your way.

If you're ready to reclaim your writing, sign up for the first of my Creative Sovereignty mini-courses here: https://www.traciskuce.com/product/reclaim-your-writing/

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If you have trouble accessing the compassion for your character, for the younger version of you (if you are writing memoir) or for yourself now as a writer, I made this episode for you.

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Do you work with writing prompts? In this episode I talk about the benefits of writing prompts and how you can use them to help inspire your daily writing.

Looking for a fresh set of prompts to add to your writing toolkit? Click here to download my new 50 Writing Prompts PDF booklet: https://www.traciskuce.com/product/50-writing-prompts/

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Do you find a blank page daunting? If so, you're not alone! In today's episode, let's explore finding comfort in being uncomfortable.

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