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9 Reasons Not to Stop Yourself from Starting

July 7, 2011 · by Joanna Paterson · in Why Writing Matters

Reasons to commit to writing practice despite the doubts that your words aren’t ‘good enough’, or fears that it’s already all been said.

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It’s Easy to Talk About Fear

May 9, 2011 · by Joanna Paterson · in Doubts and Perfectionism

Reflecting on what it’s like to talk about fear, compared to the fears that crop up when it’s time to talk about love.

Don’t Wait Until You Know Who You Are

May 4, 2011 · by Joanna Paterson · in Finding Your Writing Voice

Highlighting an article from Austin Kleon on how to steal like an artist, and getting on with making things (writing things) before you know who you are, rather than waiting to find out.

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In Praise of Small Things

May 2, 2011 · by Joanna Paterson · in Doubts and Perfectionism

How taking photographs can help you to shift focus and perspective when the big picture gets overwhelming.

Watching the Blossom

April 29, 2011 · by Joanna Paterson · in Doubts and Perfectionism

Exploring what it means to blossom and the risks of an over-emphasis on risk; plus a video show of blossom photographs

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