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The Qreative Life Podcast | S2E13 | Roanna Flowers

The Qreative Life Podcast | S2E13 | Roanna Flowers
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In this episode, Q talks with Austin-based writer and author Roanna Flowers about Roanna’s lifelong obsession with the written word, how she ‘found her voice’, and the benefits of breaking your own rules to overcome creative resistance. About Roanna: Roanna Flowers is a writer based in Austin, Texas. Her short story “The Bitches of Eastwick” […]

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Blog 4.18.24

Blog 4.18.24
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This blog post is going to sound a little whiny, but I need to get it out before I start writing today. I met with one of my writing partners early this morning for our regular exchange/feedback sesh, and her feedback was fantastic. But as usual, after receiving feedback I feel like I’m just terrible […]

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Blog 4.16.24

Blog 4.16.24
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I’ve just turned 50 and I’m slowing down. What’s interesting about this is that my slowing down isn’t happening because I’m aging. That part is pretty easy, actually. I just wake up every day and voila! I’m older. But the slowing down – that’s new. And while it’s connected to me getting older, it’s not […]

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Writing as an Embodied Practice

Writing as an Embodied Practice
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After several months of valiantly trying to turn out a consistent word count I realized I had jumped into the deep end of the pool before I knew how to swim. This is not unusual for me. I’m known for foolishly running headlong into impossible challenges. But this time, something was different. Writing a novel isn't just a random creative impulse, it's a lifelong dream. I was crestfallen to discover that I sucked at it.

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