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Moving into creativity

February 10, 2016
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Writing is a sedentary activity. So are a lot of other creative pursuits. For me, getting my body moving can really shift my mood and loosen up ideas. But I am often guilty of hunkering down and not moving for…

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Finding (writing) inspiration

January 27, 2016
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The Panel: Chris Brancato, Shawn Ryan, Andy Schneider, Lawrence Andrews The writers group I meet with weekly is a great source of inspiration and support, not only for my writing, but for finding new ways to stay excited, informed and…

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aaron sorkin on writing

December 15, 2014
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I love The Newsroom and every Aaron Sorkin TV show and movie I've ever seen: The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Social Network, to name a few. He is a writer's screen-writer, never relying on special…

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making space for creativity

July 2, 2014
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As you can see, I've been late with my posts for a while now. I'm not too stressed about it because the screenplay I'm working on is almost finished and so often when I concentrate and push hard in one…

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dress for success – even when you work from home

June 27, 2014
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I've talked about working from home here before. I feel very lucky to be able to tailor my work: screenwriting, preparing posts for 'Trace', and managing my business interests from my office at home. It's certainly not for everyone and…

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how I stay inspired

March 27, 2014
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I never really decided to work from my home, it kind of just happened as my family and my small business grew. I often need to remind myself how lucky I am. There's no commute (really, I'm still sleeping in…

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take a break…and see what happens!

February 19, 2014
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We're brought up to believe that the harder you work, the better your life will be. I totally subscribe to that theory, so much so that I forget to take breaks. It seems counter-intuitive but (and I've learned the hard…

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creative block busters – links

October 21, 2013
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I'm feeling a little low on inspiration today. That happens every now and again, so I thought I'd share some inspiring and practical links with you. (Please click on each photo for it's source) * 7 Ways To Boost Your…

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when does inspiration strike?

July 19, 2013
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If you want to be a writer, if you already are a writer, if being a writer is a secret, long-held dream, this book needs to be on your shelf. Not convinced? Someone once asked Somerset Maugham if he…

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jealousy map

July 9, 2013
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Only the clever Julia Cameron, author of the international best seller, The Artist's Way, could turn a negative word like jealousy into a beacon of hope for creative people everywhere. We're probably all too uncomfortably familiar with the creeping feelings…

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Tracey Dale is a writer, currently working on her first novel. She is a former broadcast journalist, TV host, corporate speaker, advertising executive, and Miss Australia. Based in Los Angeles, she is married to actor, Alan Dale (Entourage, Captain America 2, Lost, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo).

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