Morning Pages: how to do them, how to not do them, and what to do if they bore the pants off of you

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08/16/23 • 20 min

Can morning pages be done in the afternoon, or even at night? Can you do them incorrectly?
Drawing from my own experiences with morning pages, a journaling exercise introduced by author Julia Cameron in her acclaimed book The Artist's Way, welcome to my soap box about the flexibility of this practice—it doesn't have to be a morning ritual for everyone, and there's absolutely no one-size-fits-all approach. We delve into my journaling adventures, from how I create an inspiring ambience for writing, to choosing a pen that sparks joy. We'll tackle the common ennui that occasionally strikes during morning pages. Uncover creative strategies to reignite your interest for this practice, from altering your writing schedule to penning letters from different perspectives— even from your own body parts.
Morning Pages as coined and described by Julia Cameron
My beautiful amazing fountain pen I never get tired of

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Audacity Works - Morning Pages: how to do them, how to not do them, and what to do if they bore the pants off of you

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Welcome to Audacity Works , a podcast inspired by and dedicated to the working artist , the creative entrepreneur and generally doing the damn thing .

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This exists on the premise that the world belongs to those who have the audacity to believe that their lives have value . This is for you .

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