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Why should we bother to write?

Kayleigh Moore

If you, too, wrestle with the concept of "why bother?" when it comes to writing, this is some excellent food for thought. We get in our own way, make it a very big deal, and talk ourselves out of publishing or sharing our work. No matter how un-creative you feel as an individual, there’s a human urge in all of us to make things.

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If You’re an Artisan, Write about it! — Artisan Book Editing

Melanie Saxton

Presented by The Woodlands Arts Council, its success is credited to hundreds of talented creatives, thousands of visiting art lovers, more than 500 volunteers, and a community that embraces this one-of-a-kind celebration. This annual event is a proud tradition in The Woodlands, now celebrating its 18th year in 2023. What’s New this Year?

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How Creativity Rules the World With Maria Brito

The Creative Penn

How does curiosity fuel creativity? Maria Brito talks about How Creativity Rules the World. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. How did you break out of such a high-paying job to start a creative business?

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Novel Marketing And Christian Publishing With Thomas Umstattd Jr.

The Creative Penn

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. is the CEO of AuthorMedia.com , an award-winning professional speaker, nonfiction author, and host of the Novel Marketing Podcast and the Christian Publishing Show. Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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10 Best Books to Boost Your Writing and Creativity

Words Matter by Wix

The books listed below cover different aspects of writing, from creativity and inspiration, to advice from the experts, to , grammar and style : Writing Down the Bones , by Natalie Goldberg. Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative , by Austin Kleon. Creativity and inspiration. by June Casagrande.

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How Writing Work For Hire Books Led To Becoming An Indie Author With Aubre Andrus

The Creative Penn

Anderson's Kickstarter ; Penguin Random House launches internal ChatGPT tool for employees [ Publishers Lunch ]; 2024 is the year AI at work gets real [ Microsoft ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. I had no idea.

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How to Write a Hybrid Memoir

Jane Friedman

My first outline of Wired for Music (published in October 2022) focused on the neurology, anthropology and health benefits of music. But before my agent inked the deal, my publisher had one major request: “Can you put more of yourself in the book?” Even as I assured my publisher I was up to the task, inwardly, I balked.

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