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Three Surprising Sources for Writers ISO Ideas
Inspiration strikes in strange and unexpected ways. But when it doesn’t strike, there are three tricks to juice it along.
Jann Alexander
Mar 6, 20233 min read
What Happens When You Let Go
When you let go, you create space for something else to move in to your life, as Holiday Mathis told me in my horoscope.
Jann Alexander
Oct 29, 20223 min read
Requirements for Writing Fiction
Embrace your dual gifts: you can inhabit two worlds, and you can slide between them with ease. It’s just what writers do.
Jann Alexander
Apr 29, 20222 min read
What Are You Doing This Morning?
In one short paragraph author Flannery O'Connor nails down her work ethic — one that will motivate your creative soul.
Jann Alexander
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Where Inspiration Comes From
Inspiration comes from many places. No use pretending it all comes out of our heads with no other stimulation. We rely on influences.
Jann Alexander
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Where Inspiration Lies, Motivation Lurks
Inspiration shows up anywhere and everywhere. But motivation isn’t as reliable.
Jann Alexander
Sep 11, 20151 min read
What I Like About Photography
What I like best about photography is that there’s always another photo. Since I can shoot with the camera that's always in my pocket.
Jann Alexander
Apr 8, 20151 min read
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