In this episode, I interview Genevieve, a writer from Houston, Texas, who has recently lived in Spain teaching English and, at the time of the interview which was conducted while we were at our writing residency in France, was preparing to move back to Portland while balancing her creative work with a new full-time job.
Genevieve discusses how her story ideas come from other creative sources like music, movies, books, and art – particularly from her favorite band Lord Huron and the artists she follows on social media. She describes her process of letting ideas build in her mind before writing them down, and her journey from being a write-when-inspiration-strikes person to trying to develop a more consistent routine, especially after drafting her novel. She emphasises the importance of persisting through early creative frustrations when your work doesn’t match your vision, creating what you’re genuinely passionate about rather than for others, and staying open to finding inspiration everywhere – from museums and conversations to books and the world around you.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I loved getting to know Genevieve at the Chateau d’Orquevaux and hearing her insights about the creative journey.
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