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The Pulsing Life of the Finished Work: An Interview with Stephanie Duncan Smith
The gifts of releasing the work, editing as time travel, and working on the new Rachel Held Evans collection
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Apr 10
The Biggest Drain on Your Creative Energy
Prompts for discerning between the earned yes and the clarion no
Mar 31
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A Ritual to Welcome Your Inner Child to Your Creative Process
A guest letter from trauma-informed writing coach Megan Febuary
Mar 17
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A Surprise Guest Collaborator for Your Creative Process
On welcoming your inner child to your writing practice today
Mar 4
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The Prompt Every Writer Needs
Ash Wednesday as a prompt every writer needs
Feb 18
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THE FULL CIRCLE: Icons of the Creative Journey
Prompts for creating narrative closure
Feb 7
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THE TABLE: Icons of the Creative Journey
Three essential shifts for creating a "guest experience" for your readers.
Jan 15
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The Voice Memo Trick
And other findings for your writing practice this week
Nov 26, 2025
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THE LABYRINTH: Icons of the Creative Journey
This one's for the writer who's feeling STUCK.
Nov 14, 2025
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THE THRESHOLD: Icons of the Creative Journey
An editor's advice on creating meaningful decision moments for your reader.
Oct 30, 2025
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THE CIRCLE: Icons of the Creative Journey
How to craft a circle your reader actually wants to join
Oct 22, 2025
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Five Icons of the Creative Journey
Plus your chance to get a comped paid subscription!
Oct 15, 2025
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