There are so many kinds of things we can write - the possibilities are endless. What about being known for a certain kind of writing but harboring a desire to write something completely different? I know that feeling and when I spoke with Jonathan Fields about his new book, Sparked, he revealed that there's a whole other category of books that are tugging at his sleeve.

But it turns out that's not such a left turn for him. His new body of work, Sparketypes Assessment, offers a way for people to finally get validation about the kind of work that lights them up. Jonathan and I share the same primary sparketype, so it was fun to riff on how we both bring our gifts to life. I learned something new about how to frame all the different things I do.

If you are the kind of person who loves conversations about the writing process and what brings our spirits alive, you'll love this interview.

• Effort isn't always drudgery in the creative process - it can be surprisingly satisfying
• How knowing what isn't in your creative DNA is as valuable as knowing what is
• How having a clear intention while writing a book can be a guidepost you might keep private
• Expanding the definition of work