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Writing Without Anxiety
31:48 - 38:06 (06:17)
This podcast segment discusses the unique perspective of a writer who experiences no anxiety when faced with the blank page, and how writing can be a transformative activity even during times of exhaustion and emotional hardship.
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Women writers are often asked to volunteer their time, read manuscripts, be on committees, and more.
31:48 - 34:56 (03:07)
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Women writers are often asked to volunteer their time, read manuscripts, be on committees, and more. Additionally, there is a history of male professors telling women writers that their subject matter is not literary, but in spite of this pressure, women writers can find solace and transformation in writing even during difficult moments.
ChapterWriting Without Anxiety
Episode#497: Joyce Carol Oates — A Writing Icon on Creative Process and Creative Living
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their uncommon contrast to the widespread anxiety around writing, highlighting that writing is a pleasure as their lives are relatively easy.
34:56 - 38:06 (03:10)
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The speaker shares their uncommon contrast to the widespread anxiety around writing, highlighting that writing is a pleasure as their lives are relatively easy. They also mention how consistent practice has enabled them to internalize the technique, making it easier to write without any anxiety.