Creatively Redeeming a Time Gap

03/20/23 • 22 min

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith found themselves with an unexpected time gap in their current creative project and found a way to creatively redeem that gift. Tune in for a few tips and tricks for making the most of the gift of time in this episode of QWERTY Writing Life.

Check out these links mentioned in the show:

Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers

QWERTY Writing Life, Season 4, Episode 1, “Choosing Your Next Project”: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/choosing-your-next-project/

Joy’s New Reader Magnet: https://joyerancatore.com/my-writings/our-good-thing/

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Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

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Check out these links mentioned in the show:

Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers

QWERTY Writing Life, Season 4, Episode 1, “Choosing Your Next Project”: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/choosing-your-next-project/

Joy’s New Reader Magnet: https://joyerancatore.com/my-writings/our-good-thing/

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Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qwertywritinglife/

Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Previous Episode

When Your Pivot Needs to Pivot

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith share some words of wisdom for fellow creatives who find themselves in need of a double pivot. Creative processes require flexibility and introspection. When creatives try something new, it may work great; other times, though, that new approach may need some alterations.

Check out these links mentioned in the show:

Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers

Maggie Stiefvater, The Scorpio Races: https://maggiestiefvater.com/novels/the-scorpio-races/

Writing with Maggie Stiefvater Seminar: https://www.etsy.com/listing/806360184/writing-with-maggie-stiefvater-8-hour

QWERTY Writing Life, “Benefits of Short Fiction, Part 1”: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/benefits-of-short-fiction-part-1/

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Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.

Next Episode

Getting Creative with Perspectives

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith understand what it’s like to feel stuck or uncertain in the creative process. They propose we all approach our creative endeavors from a new perspective, every now and then.

Tune in for six distinct creative perspectives, complete with examples from various mediums. Accept the QWERTY Challenge to share your own examples, as well as other perspectives you’ve utilized.

Check out these links mentioned in the show:

Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers

Mea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/measmithwrites/

Every Good Thing by Joy: https://joyerancatore.com/every-good-thing/

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Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith.