Cynthia Morris's Blog, page 20
December 5, 2019
Stop trying to prove you’re good enough
What a delight it was to speak with Andrew Chamberlain of The Creative Writer’s Toolbelt. You’ll hear about how I have managed to get a lot of writing done and how I cope with the fears most of us face when writing. Check the episode out here.
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December 4, 2019
The Humbling Nature of Getting Feedback: Stumbling Toward Genius: EP 8
In this episode of Stumbling Toward Genius, I share how a critique session completely changed the way I think about writing and creating. In this episode: What happened when I signed up for late night critique at a writing conference What late night really means Two valuable things I learned from the critique Creative competency: […]
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November 29, 2019
My definition of mastery
Maybe I am the only one who appreciates this, but I’ve made it a guiding principle of my business that I do the tough work of making alongside my Atelier clients. Every year, I choose a main project to work on. The first year in the Original Impulse Atelier was devoted to writing my book, […]
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November 27, 2019
Writual Blessings Three-Day Sale
In episode 7 of Stumbling Toward Genius, I share the story of how I made Writual Blessings, an illustrated deck for writers. These affirmations help lighten the burden of writing. For three days only, through November 30th, 2-deck packs of Writual Blessings are on sale for only $45, including shipping. US ORDERS ONLY. Get your […]
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Kneel at the Altar of Your Craft: Stumbling Toward Genius: EP 7
If only the glorious genius of our ideas matched our skills! But the truth is, there’s a lot of repetitive and humbling work that goes into making things. In this episode of Stumbling Toward Genius, you’ll hear how I faced the reality of my skills. You’ll see how I took feedback that told me an […]
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November 22, 2019
The joy and power of focus
What’s the value of focus? These days, finding our ability to focus is a rare and valuable thing. We seem to always be all over the place, wandering online, consumed with a love for possibility. We have many project possibilities, and we like to keep our options open. As creative people, we often have a […]
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November 20, 2019
We All Just Want to Look Good: Stumbling Toward Genius: EP 6
In this episode of Stumbling Toward Genius, you’ll hear about a big moment in my creative career and how it challenged me to my limits. You’ll see how I abandoned myself for the sake of others. And what that taught me about our genius. In this episode: How I chose faith over fear How I […]
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November 15, 2019
Not all ‘mastermind’ groups give equal value
Mastermind groups are trendy now, but not all groups give equal value. Anyone can claim they know how to facilitate a group. But I’ve been in groups led by people whose genius is not facilitating. A group led by a certified coach is different. A coach is listening, challenging and championing. It’s not just someone […]
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November 13, 2019
What an F Did for My Artist: Stumbling Toward Genius: EP 5
Have you ever had an experience early in life that determined your path? Even if that wasn’t your path, a comment or a person directed you away from an essential part of you. In this episode of Stumbling Toward Genius, you’ll hear the story of how I reclaimed my artist and why this was so […]
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November 8, 2019
What will you make in 2020?
Enrollment has opened for the Original Impulse Atelier. An atelier is an art studio guided by a teacher who has designed a space for those who wish to learn deeply. The Atelier Method is a form of fine art instruction often modeled after the private art studio schools of 15th to 19th century Europe. Taking […]
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