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The Myth of the Solitary Writer: How to Build a Support Team

Apr 2, 2018

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Think of a writer. You’re probably picturing a lone figure with a laptop, right? A big part of being a writer is the writing itself, an activity that’s usually done in solitude by a single individual. However, the work of a writer involves collaboration at multiple levels, even for the most introverted of the bunch…

What I Learned – and Wish I’d Learned – in Creative Writing Grad School

Mar 1, 2018

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Inspire Envisioning

in Writing

There are debates in the writing world about the value of studying creative writing, and whether it’s beneficial or detrimental for honing your writing skills. I spent two years in a graduate Creative Writing program. Having gone on to write and edit professionally, there are skills I’m glad to have learned in class and others…

Writing and Publication: A Nonlinear Path

Feb 1, 2018

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in Enneagram, Writing

In 2016, I’d given up on getting a publishing deal. I’d been writing for most of my life. As a teenager, I’d self-published two poetry books (in the day before digital publishing, when self-publishing meant going to Kwik Kopy to get paper books printed) as fundraisers for charity. I went on to study Creative Writing…

Three Gifts of Storytelling

Dec 1, 2017

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in Creativity, Enneagram, Writing

The holiday season is approaching, and with it a focus on gifts. It’s important to many of us to find just the right thing for our loved ones. But this is also a fruitful time for us to reflect on our inner gifts, and the gifts we can bring to ourselves. One of our…

Nine Tactics for Winning NaNoWriMo

Nov 1, 2017

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in Creativity, Enneagram, Writing

So, you’ve committed to writing a novel this month. The ambitious goal of completing 50,000 words of a cohesive story in 30 days is both daunting and exhilarating. Whether you’ve completed previous NaNoWriMo novels or are dipping your toes into these challenging waters for the first time, you’ve made the choice to face down that…

Nine Roadblocks to Editing Your Writing (and What to Do About Them)

Oct 2, 2017

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Inspire Envisioning

in Enneagram, Writing

Anyone who writes knows the challenges of editing. You’ve gotten your ideas down in that “shitty first draft.” Now you must look at your work with fresh eyes, fixing messy sentences and filling in plot holes. It’s useful to get help from others, whether they’re peers or professionals, but ultimately we have to edit our…

Your Instincts and the Creative Process

Sep 5, 2017

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Inspire Envisioning

in Creativity, Enneagram, Writing

When you embark on a large-scale creative venture, you bring every aspect of your human nature with you. One influence you may not think about is your instincts. The Enneagram describes three basic instincts that influence people’s behavior: Self-Preservation, or the drive for conservation; Sexual, which involves the drive for stimulation; and Social, the drive…

Nine Ways to Connect with Inspiration

Aug 3, 2017

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Inspire Envisioning

in Creativity, Enneagram, Writing

We’ve all felt the urge to make something new. For many of us, it’s a powerful impulse in our lives. When we tap into creativity, it gives us the ability to transform our work, engage in play, connect with ourselves, bring new things into the world, and change our outlook on daily life. However, creativity…

Book Excerpt: Solving Problems at Work

Mar 1, 2017

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in Enneagram

Co-written with Kacie Berghoef Our new book, The Modern Enneagram, just got published. It’s an introduction to the system and its practical applications, with a storytelling style and modern updates. We’re pleased to share an excerpt about ways to use the Enneagram for workplace problem solving with you. * * * * * The Enneagram is…

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