"The only joy in the world is to begin" - Cesare Pavese, This Business of Living
Welcome to Episode #107:
The writing life is full of possibilities and paradoxes, yet some times you need some tips and tricks on how to move forward, how to make time, how to get past the resistance and the limitations, and just write. Living a creative life takes a little audacity, a dose of commitment and a tonne of self care, it’s about nurturing your creativity and your projects until they are ready to bloom.
Today I share some of the tools, the tricks, some tips and the books on writing and creativity that have helped me complete my books, or more so, just get started. It is all about beginners mind and the art of small compounding victories that lead you to build momentum and structure over time. Anyway, this is what I have discovered over thirty years of being curious and absolutely determined to keep creating and making things along the way!
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Music Composed by Richard Johnston © 2025
Music Available on Spotify & Apple Music, today I featured Richard's 'The Ghan' on the Show!!
Enjoy xo
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