London Writers' Salon #059: Madeleine Dore — Rethinking Writing Ruts & Routines, Imperfect Creative Processes, Substack, Blogging, Creative Cycles
May 20, 2023
Writer Madeleine Dore discusses rethinking writing routines, embracing imperfection in creative processes, and her unique approach to Substack. She explores the importance of embracing micro-ambitions, flexibility in daily routines, and overcoming writing challenges in the creative process.
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Don't Wait for Permission
- Put your work out into the world; don't wait for permission.
- Opportunities will arise from your initiative, as Madeleine's experience with press and collaborations demonstrates.
Letting Go of Side Projects
- Side projects can become burdensome, hindering personal creativity.
- Letting go of side projects can create space for new opportunities and ideas.
Book Title Epiphany
- The book's title, I Didn't Do The Thing Today, came from Madeleine's self-reflection on productivity guilt.
- This title reframes productivity and focuses on being content with small steps rather than lofty ambitions.