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Writers Mary and Melissa talk about how to make writing a little less stressful.
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Jul 24, 2020
Jul 24, 2020
17 min
One of the top questions writers ask us is, how do you find time to write? So today, we are going to talk about some simple tips and tricks we have used to get words on the page and still have a life.
Take a listen and let us know what you've tried and found successful over on our Twitter and IG accounts!
Jul 17, 2020
Jul 10, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
24 min
It's the Writing Easy Book Club - Week 2! This week we wrap up Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and talk about three sections of the book: Permission, Trust, and Divinity. Also, a lobster walks into a bar.
Connect with us on social media and let us know what you loved or didn't love about the book.
Jun 26, 2020
Jun 26, 2020
22 min
Welcome to the Writing Easy Book Club. First up, we are talking about one of Mary's favorite writing books, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. If that name sounds familiar, it's probably because she penned "Eat, Pray, Love". In this episode, we cover the first half of our conversation and discuss fear, enchantment and persistence (because why go in order of the book?).
Resources
TED Talk with Elizabeth Gilbert: "Your elusive genius"
Connect with us social media and let us know what you loved or didn't love about the book.
Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
25 min
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
14 min
What do you do when you sit down at the computer and the words don't come? How do you wade through an internal resistance to putting words on the page? Today Melissa and Mary are here to give you permission to rest and recover and know that it is completely okay to take a break. Taking a break is not the same as quitting.
We also discuss one resource that has helped Mary set a plan for accepting and moving through the burnout.
Don't forget to start reading Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert so that you can participate in our Read Along episode.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
17 min
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
15 min
We're back! Today we are discussing creativity and taking some lessons from the Disney Imagineers. We look at the relationship between innovation and failure and also explore the tension between running a business for profit and being an entertainment destination. If you haven't already, check out the Imagineering docuseries on Disney+ for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Disney theme parks came to be.
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Have tips for other writers on how to manage during this time - share with us on social media!
@geekymary @melissaannlong @writingeasypod1
May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
16 min
We all know that writing is hard. Sometimes, in an effort to make it easier we ask for advice from friends, family, or random strangers at a coffee shop. This week Mary and Melissa talk about how to spot bad writing advice and some of the mistakes they’ve made along the way.
Like this episode? Give us a review!
Have tips for other writers on how to manage during this time - share with us on social media!
@geekymary @melissaannlong @writingeasypod1