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A candid glimpse of the early stages of writing a novel, and how to balance productivity with sanity.
I am obsessed by the delightful slog of it all (and it is a slog).
Jul 17
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Jen Knox
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A candid glimpse of the early stages of writing a novel, and how to balance productivity with sanity.
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On the edge of the ocean: the wisdom of two visual artists and a pheasant
craving solitude and finding connection
Jul 11
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Jen Knox
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Stop wasting time trying to become what and who you already are.
creative devotion & all it offers us now, if we can just remember
Jul 5
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Jen Knox
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Stop wasting time trying to become what and who you already are.
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June 2025
The day job narrative. What would your manuscript look like?
exploring the constraints of working roles and their potential to reshape identity
Jun 27
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Jen Knox
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The day job narrative. What would your manuscript look like?
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Calm the mind and body
some of my favorite practices
Jun 26
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Jen Knox
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10:16
Strengthening our creative constitution: write more words, create more space
We can't take an elevator to the top of the mountain, but we can grab a rope
Jun 20
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Jen Knox
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Strengthening our creative constitution: write more words, create more space
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Let's take a breath on the page
“Space is the breath of art.” —Frank Lloyd Wright
Jun 13
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Jen Knox
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Let's take a breath on the page
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Finding the right conditions to grow: why creative work needs light, not permission
on checkboxes, creative intuition, conditional growth, and what it means to be seen
Jun 6
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Jen Knox
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Finding the right conditions to grow: why creative work needs light, not permission
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Mindful Words, Empowered Leadership
You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your legend.” – Isabel Allende
Jun 5
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Jen Knox
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9:30
Practicing patience as we explore different ways to reignite creativity
Self-doubt is part of the process. The creative spark is always there.
Jun 1
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Jen Knox
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May 2025
Conscious Breathwork for Creatives: A Short Course
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
May 30
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Jen Knox
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Conscious Breathwork for Creatives: A Short Course
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Heading home with new words and new resolve
a message to storytellers from my protagonist, my former self, and a few insightful writers
May 26
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Jen Knox
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