On Inspiration: From Nearly Nowhere
Hello, writer friends, let's talk inspiration. And imposter syndrome. And a smidge of astrophysics. Stick with me.
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Cadence Mandybura
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
On Faith: Trust the Pen
I’m not religious, not even a smidge. Maybe that’s why it freaks me out that writing requires some amount of faith.
Cadence Mandybura
- Jan 7, 2021
- 3 min
Find the Light in Your Writing
Whatever you're writing right now, it isn’t perfect. But look past the flaws. Where does your writing glow?
Cadence Mandybura
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
10 Metaphors for a First Draft (Part 2)
Instead of expecting first drafts to become easier, let’s instead think about them in a different way. Here are five more metaphors for you!
Cadence Mandybura
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
10 Metaphors for a First Draft (Part 1)
To avoid being frustrated by crappy first drafts, I’ve spun the challenge into metaphors. They help me. I hope they help you.
Cadence Mandybura
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
On Commitment: Never Underestimate Your Story
I’ve done it before, and I’ll probably do it again. I start a story and think it will be easy...
Cadence Mandybura
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
On the Joy of Writing: Remember, This is Fun!
Stub out that cigarette, put away the Jameson’s, and shelve the self-pity. Today I want to talk about the plain, simple fun of writing.
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