The Stories Between Us

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045 Overcoming Distraction Jun 23, 2020

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Today, Maile and Shawn admit to a few of the things that distract them from writing the most and offer up a few suggestions when it comes to regaining your focus. They also apologize profusely for not posting a podcast last Tuesday. Shawn forgets to hit the record button.

044 Jen Pollock Michel: Writing, Patience, and Hope Jun 18, 2020

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Jen Pollock Michel talks with us about the importance of waiting (patience, young writer), the practical realities important to consider (am I asking questions that readers care about?), and the role that writing can play during difficult times like the ones we're living in. Oh, and why don't men buy theology books written by women? You know--all the easy topics.

043 D.L. Mayfield: The Intermingling of Creativity and Activism Jun 12, 2020

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Today, D.L. Mayfield reminds us creative folks to tend to our bodies. She turns the tables on Shawn and Maile and asks them, "Can beauty really save the world?" And she helps us to begin thinking about how creative writing and activism can go hand-in-hand.

You can find out more about the books and other writing Danielle has done at dlmayfield.com

042 In Which Shawn Confesses to Maile and It Involves a Royalty Statement Jun 09, 2020

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Shawn admits that he received a royalty statement last week but threw it in the trash. Maile is perplexed as to why he didn't tell her when this happened. Find out why. They also talk about how to deal with disappointing sales and their new puppy, Winnifred.

We're giving away five advance copies of Shawn's soon-to-be-released novel, These Nameless Things. To have your name entered in a drawing for one of the copies, simply share this podcast to any social media profile you have and use the hashtag, #TheStoriesBetweenUs.

041 Tara K. Ross: Creativity as a Healing Force In Us and the World Jun 05, 2020

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Years ago, Tara K. Ross found herself dealing with a serious case of post-partum anxiety, not wanting to leave the house at all. And with this new role of motherhood, she began to feel that she had lost her identity. Part of what helped her navigate that time was creativity and writing. We dig into the saving power of creativity and also talk about releasing a book during these difficult days, and what taking a step back has to teach us.

You can find out more about Tara and her new book at https://www.tarakross.com/

040 Ed Cyzewski: A Creative's Guide to Overcoming Digital Distraction Jun 02, 2020

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How does our current use of technology undermine our creativity? How can we clear space to better inhabit our creative nature? Today we talk with Ed Cyzewski about technology, creativity, and the importance of using technology intentionally, instead of letting technology use us.

Ed recently released a new book, Reconnect. You can find out more about Ed and his new book HERE.

039 Tsh Oxenreider: Creativity as Therapy May 29, 2020

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We have a lovely conversation with Tsh about the therapeutic benefits of creativity, the problem with writing to feel accomplished, and a better definition for self-care. We talk about what an annual writing schedule might look like, but also the difficulty in nailing down writing schedules in a busy household.

038 Can You Call a Piece of Writing Art If It's Never Read By Anyone? May 27, 2020

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We dig into some interesting questions today, questions that came to us as we read Walter Wangerin's book, Beate Not the Poore Desk. Questions like,

"Can you call a piece of writing "art" if it's never enjoyed by anyone?"

"Can the novel explore and reveal things the writer never intended?"

"Is a routine necessary for writing?"

And we talk a bit about some things coming down the pike for our little podcast.

037 Traci Rhoades - Developing Into a Book Idea May 22, 2020

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Today we had the opportunity to chat with Traci Rhoades, blogger and author of the recent release, Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost. We talk about the time leading up to her book launch, where her writing voice came from, and what it's like navigating the ever-treacherous online conversations around spirituality.

You can find out more about Traci and her work HERE.

036 When Shawn was a 19-Year-Old Jerkface: Some Thoughts on Feedback May 19, 2020

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Maile digs up an old memory in which 19-year-old Shawn, during a moment of insensitivity, said something that still echoes in her mind today. They talk about the importance of receiving feedback (and being able to keep it from feeling personal). Also, those voices in your head telling you you're not good enough? It's time to identify them and then kick them out of your headspace.

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