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Writing is a Composition Book, Not a Leather Bound Journal
Artist's Inspiration

Writing is a Composition Book, Not a Leather Bound Journal

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Asia Lenae • 1 Comment

Just finished listening to an interesting Dear Sugar podcast about artistic dreams.  A listener who calls herself Career Purgatory writes of a common dilemma: should she quit her soul-sucking day job to be a “real” writer or find time to write in her life right now? It’s a prevalent and pernicious myth that to be a … Continue reading →

Why Your Ego is Not Your Amigo
Artist's Inspiration

Why Your Ego is Not Your Amigo

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Asia Lenae • Leave a comment

“It is possible to write out of ego.  It is possible, but it is also painful and exhausting.  Back in my drinking days, I used to strain to be brilliant, to write the best, the most amazing, the most dazzling…Is it any wonder that additives seemed like a good idea, like a secret hidden advantage … Continue reading →

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