Are you an artist who cringes every time you try to be real—or funny—on the page? Maybe you start with the best intentions. Then, somewhere around the ten-minute mark, you find yourself stuffing your authenticity up the chimney and serving up the same old lifeless porridge in your newsletter, Substack or social media. You're in good company. In this episode, I invite one of my favourite writing teachers, Anne Lamott, to come to your rescue. Together we'll spend 30 minutes loosening conformity's grip and remembering that good writing isn't about sounding impressive—it's about sounding like a real person. Because that's the writer your readers are waiting to meet.
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.