Episode Synopsis "The Writing Practice"

Today's episode answers a very popular question - one concerning the creative process - how do we bring our best selves to the table, and keep showing up?  Since 1977, Joyce has created and followed a highly disciplined work practice that also keeps her inspired. But before sharing the elements of her writing practice, she reminds us that everybody has to create his/her/their own writing practice, based on what they know about themselves. Perhaps through Joyce's examples and anecdotes, you, too, will be inspired to create a dedicated space for your most important work, and then be devoted to doing the work, and doing great work. 

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• The Writing Practice
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• *Live* with Joyce at Lake Atitlan: On Dead Language
• How do we go from the Big Themes to the Smaller Stories?
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• The Container Story
• The Point of Entry
• Moral Dilemma in Personal Narratives and Memoir: Is it our job to make the readers feel comfortable with our stories?
• The Stakes of Being An Honest Writer
• How to Write an Honest Story Without Hurting Others
• Identifying Your Obsessions
• Why Write?
• An Introduction to Writing Memoir