In this episode, Sandi D. shares her author’s journey. She opens up about finally deciding to remove the time pressure to complete one of her memoirs and give herself space to adjust to living in a new country (France).
After experiencing writer’s block and resistance to continuing with the first memoir, Sandi D. suddenly felt the pull to start another memoir about a different phase of life and not feel guilty about setting aside the other memoir.
She also has a collection of poems in English and in French – some written during more trying times that she’ll work on she feels called to do so. Sandi D. even experienced a poetry download this winter.
Now if you’re on a deadline, of course, there are book coaches, accountability programs, and other tools to get there faster, that’s fine. Sandi D. though has decided to enjoy the process of writing and creating her books/poems.
Recently traveling by a very long train ride to attend a staff retreat for the 9-5 gave her some time to write. Traveling light without a laptop, Sandi D. just whipped out her cellphone and poured a ‘download’ of reflections into a Google doc!
Last, she shares how much she loves to read and how reading quality books help with the writing process. Sandi D. shares about finally having the time to read contemporary French fiction during the trip from Nice to Nantes.
“Not fighting it when you’re not feeling it” is Sandi D.’s advice when it comes to creative energy and flow.
Are you working on a book, poetry, screenplay, or other creative projects? Sandi D. would love to hear from you. Connect with her on IG or LinkedIn.
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Produced By: G at All Things Relax Studios
Voice Overs & Promotional Spots: Sandi D & G
Music Licensed: Soundstripe: Fantoms (ASCAP) & Hunter Parks (BUMA/STEMRA)
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