Are you an artist who cringes when you try to be real or funny on the page? You may start with great intentions. But ten minutes in do you find yourself stuffing your authenticity up the chimney and writing the same old lifeless porridge in your newsletter or social media? You are not alone. Come with me and resist the clutches of conformity. Let beloved, outrageous, writing teacher Anne Lamott, come to your writing rescue for the next 30 minutes. This episode will calm, inform and inspire you to allow more of the relatable, TRUE YOU into your writing. Listen to 13 of Anne Lamott's greatest writing tips that I have custom-tailored just for artists.
The Charmed Studio Show Notes
Why Are Some Art Teachers So Mean? How To Blast Through Envy and Bloom as an Artist
Great 5-minute video by inventor Tony Buzan on how and why to use a MINDMAP.
Libby the amazing free library app. I left audible behind, you can too. :)
Go here to see the summary of the Tedx talk where Anne Lamott lays out her 13 writing tips.
To check out Heather Irvine's wonderful wildlife and equestrian-themed artwork go here.
Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear.
Cover art by 16 miles out on Unsplash.