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198. Beginning, Middle, End — And Mess
How To Write The Future
“Life is messy. Life is unpredictable, and so is creating. Make room for that. Create compassion.” - Beth Barany
In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, titled “Beginning, Middle, End — And Mess” host Beth Barany shares why embracing the mess in creativity can have powerful results.
GET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HERE
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- SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth Barany
- SHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDade
- EDITORIAL SUPPORT by Iman Llompart
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