what to expect
Part 1: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
Julia discusses: Julia's Writing Story, morning pages, artist dates, walking, write every day, why should we write, who can write, negative mythology, the act of writing, writing as revolution
Part 2: Blasting through the Biggest Blocks
Julia discusses: blasting through blocks, your censor, perfectionism, procrastination, the time lie, mood, the credibility attack, rough drafts, discipline, what do I write about?
Part 3: Into the Water
Julia discusses: into the water, starting, laying track, writing is fun, email, writing stations, humility and ego, too smart, cheap tricks, is it too late to find my voice, do I have to know everything?
Part 4: This Writing Life
Julia discusses: this writing life, drama, specificity, place, originality, honesty, vulnerability, stakes, when in doubt put it in, believing mirrors, u-turns, making it, learned faith
Part 5: Writing as a Spiritual Practice
Julia discusses: writing as a spiritual practice, inspiration, hunches & intuition, synchronicity, writing as an act of self-cherishing, writing as prayer, God jar, thank you
BONUS: TOOLKIT