Listen "Stop Waiting for Permission to Create—Here's How to Start"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Amie McNee shares why the world desperately needs your art—and how to overcome the inner obstacles that keep so many creatives from stepping into their full potential. Amie is an author, speaker, creative guide, and founder of the popular Instagram account @InspiredtoWrite. Known for her candid conversations about creativity and self-doubt, Amie has helped artists all over the world reclaim their creative power and build a sustainable, fulfilling practice. She's also the author of We Need Your Art, a manifesto and practical guide for anyone seeking to live a more creative, authentic life. In our conversation, we dive deep into what it means to choose yourself and stop waiting for permission to create. Amie talks about how she rewrote her story as a writer after being rejected by gatekeepers, turning her path around by embracing self-publishing and building a dedicated audience. We explore the tension between external validation and self-empowerment, why tiny steps are the secret to creative success, and the powerful mindset shift that allowed her to fully claim her identity as an artist. Some highlights we explore: The moment Amie realized she didn't need a publisher's permission to call herself an author Why "tiny steps" are more powerful than bursts of inspiration in building a creative habit How relentless vulnerability helped Amie build an engaged online audience over 10 years The unexpected advice Amie received from established authors—and why she ignored it Enjoy!
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