Hey there, sunshine! 🌞 In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to Caitlin Liz Fisher’s heart: how they wrote over 100,000 words in just one year! And no, it didn't involve them waking up at the crack of dawn or setting strict daily word count goals! I'm here to spill the beans on my tried-and-true practice that revolutionized my writing routine. So, tune in for a fresh perspective on developing a consistent creative practice, applicable not only to writing but any creative endeavor.
Episode Highlights:
✅ How embracing a flexible routine can fuel creativity and boost productivity, without succumbing to overwhelm or burnout.
✅ The importance of giving yourself permission to explore and create freely, without judgment or expectations.
✅ Strategies to keep your creative flame alive, even in the face of obstacles, time constraints, and demanding schedules.
✅ The transformative impact of unleashing your ideas through writing, as
showcased by the inspiring journey of one of our fellow creatives.
Noteworthy Quotes:
💬 "If you have the idea and you would like to act on it, I invite you to do what I did... which is stop trying so damn hard to make this idea your whole fucking life. Okay, we need to scale back. We need to find a bare minimum."
💬 "Creativity is life-giving. Creativity is life-affirming. Creativity is life-saving. And so, when you put your creativity into a little box that says, 'If you fuck this up, you're doing it wrong.' NO. No, that is not correct. Creativity is not something that can be done wrong."
💬 "I'm reclaiming the concept of the bare minimum. We treat it like it's a bad thing. Like, 'Oh, that person only does, like, the bare minimum.' Hell, yeah! That person does the bare minimum. Yes, because the bare minimum is the level they can commit to and regularly meet. Now, when it comes to things like choosing a life partner, perhaps the bare minimum is NOT what you're shooting for."
Cool resources mentioned in this episode:
📌 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
📌 Neurodivergent Creative Writing: How to Outline Your Novel
https://youtu.be/X8YFfgQwa2g?feature=shared
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Rc2DXAWKW4xQGydYieKA9?si=96c1e0f1eff94732
📌 5 Reasons Neurodivergent Brains are EXCELLENT for Creative Roles
https://youtu.be/7jj7Hej6JP0?feature=shared
https://open.spotify.com/episode/48wXKrEKwzGON9U2vaMia8?si=c6cbac38f6104ff3
More epic resources to check out:
✨ FREE: Novel Parkour Challenge Unleash your creativity in our Free 5-Day Novel Parkour Challenge — a high-octane writing adventure designed specifically for ADHD and AutieHD writers. Fast-paced and fun, this challenge will help you outline your novel without getting bogged down by perfectionism or overwhelming details. Sign up now using the link below and revolutionize your storytelling process!
https://www.askfishfisher.com/novel-parkour-five-day-challenge
✨ FREE: F*ck New Years Resolutions Workbook at bit.ly/fnyr
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