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Ugh! Would Make a Good Scene, Though J. Greg Phelan Website

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Ugh! Would Make a Good Scene, Though

 finding inspiration, scene J. Greg Phelan

book inc Founder J. Greg Phelan's crowded and harrowing train journey into Manhattan during the holiday peak becomes a lesson in turning life's uncomfortable moments into literary opportunities.

January 15, 2026

The Big Magic Writing Retreat by Evelyn Camu

The Big Magic Creativity & Wellness Retreat

 finding inspiration, writing retreat Evelyn Camu

book inc writer Evelyn Camu recounts her transformative experience at Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic Creativity & Wellness Retreat, where inspirational workshops and meaningful connections helped reign...

January 30, 2025

How Menial Tasks Inspired My Writing

How Menial Tasks Inspired My Writing

 finding inspiration, unlocking creativity Lauren DeFelice

Novelist Lauren DeFelice discovers that embracing mundane tasks unexpectedly unlocks her creativity, leading to new inspiration for her writing.

September 05, 2024

Getting It Done

Don’t Wait for Lightning

 creativity, finding inspiration, momentum Shanda McManus

Shanda McManus talks about how her creative inspiration grows imperceptibly. She shares how she cultivates her creativity through self-care.

July 21, 2022

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