D: / :D (or, Motivation Two Ways)

I still find myself reacting more to the threat of the stick than the promise of the carrot. How do I orient toward joy?

The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

I read something this week that really ticked me off. I’ve been building my page on Goodreads as I gear up to put 100 Demon Dialogues into the world, which partly means leaving lots of reviews for creators whose work I admire. If you follow me on Patreon you’ll know Deb Norton because I interviewed … Continue reading The Long, Hard, Elegant, Easy, Stupid, Creative Way

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

This is it, everyone! It’s Day Seven of Inner Critic Investigation Week, the writing prompt series I’ve been collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton. The rules are as follows: Get a pen and a sheet of paper. Set a timer for six minutes. WRITE. Ask your Inner Critic the question and find out what they … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 7

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6

It’s Day Six of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! Our goal is to help you develop a dialogue with your Inner Critic as if it were a separate, living character. I’ve found this massively helpful for understanding what’s in my way when I sit down to make work. … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 6

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 5

It’s Day Five of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! Our goal is to help you develop a dialogue with your inner monologue and better understand why your brain keeps trying to stop you from making work. The rules are as follows: Get a pen and a sheet of … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 5

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 4

It’s Day Four of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! We’re hoping these prompts can give you all some insight into what your little jerks are thinking and feeling as they go about trying to stop you from making creative work. The rules are as follows: Get a … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 4

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 3

It’s Day Three of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! We’re hoping these prompts can give you all some insight into what your little jerks are thinking and feeling as they go about trying to stop you from making creative work. The rules are as follows: Get a … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 3

Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 2

It’s Day Two of the Inner Critic Investigation series I’m collaborating on with writing coach Deb Norton! We’re hoping these prompts can give you all some insight into what your little jerks are thinking and feeling as they go about trying to stop you from making creative work. The rules are as follows: Get a … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week, Day 2

Inner Critic Investigation Week

This week I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest podcast episode with writing coach Deb Norton, a long-time friend and extraordinary creative resource. I’ve known Deb since I was 13. She brought me into my first writer’s group and taught me so much about working with my inner critic in the company of … Continue reading Inner Critic Investigation Week