In this special New Year episode I invite you to reflect on your writing year and share a practical way to kick off January: Choosing an Artist Word of the Year. I also reflect on my artistic values and share a personal update on life with a newborn.
In This Episode:
A personal update about motherhood so far
Why choosing a word of the year can be more powerful than traditional resolutions
The difference between goals and values in an artist’s life
Exploring Wants vs. Needs - both in storytelling and how this mirrors real life
50 of the most common values (from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mindfulness)
Consider:
What word would you choose to guide your creative practice in 2025?
How can this word influence the way you show up as an artist this year?
What deeper needs might your creative goals be helping you fulfil?
Thank you for listening! To learn more about my work visit https://www.emilysheehan.info/ or connect with me on Instagram @emilysheehan__. If you’re interested in working with me as your dramaturg then send me an email at emily@emilysheehan.info.
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In this special New Year episode I invite you to reflect on your writing year and share a practical way to kick off January: Choosing an Artist Word of the Year. I also reflect on my artistic values and share a personal update on life with a newborn.
In This Episode:
A personal update about motherhood so far
Why choosing a word of the year can be more powerful than traditional resolutions
The difference between goals and values in an artist’s life
Exploring Wants vs. Needs - both in storytelling and how this mirrors real life
50 of the most common values (from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mindfulness)
Consider:
What word would you choose to guide your creative practice in 2025?
How can this word influence the way you show up as an artist this year?
What deeper needs might your creative goals be helping you fulfil?
Thank you for listening! To learn more about my work visit https://www.emilysheehan.info/ or connect with me on Instagram @emilysheehan__. If you’re interested in working with me as your dramaturg then send me an email at emily@emilysheehan.info.
Today I talk about staying consistent in our writing practice even when life gets busy. I've been feeling motivated and inspired, but despite my best intentions, life has been intruding on my writing time. This has made for some rushed and unsatisfying writing sessions this month.
So today I'm sharing what has been helpful creative process wise when it comes to writing when life gets in the way. Because I hope that my artistic self can still feel welcome in all seasons of life, even if the conditions are less than ideal.
I cover:
- Physical, mental and emotional exhaustion.
- When to rest and when to persevere.
- Asking 'Do I know what the next step is?' Followed by, 'Do I have everything I need to take the next step.'
- Writing in less than favourable conditions.
- Why taking smaller steps more often is more supportive than finding days for enormous progress.
- Finding smaller pockets of time to create in.
- Journaling on life's big themes when they're present in our life.
- The inhale and exhale of a writing life.
- Sarah Ruhl’s wonderful words on why writing is more about life than it is about writing, and so life by definition is not an intrusion.
- And finding what you can drop and where you can lower your standards, because there is magic in C-grade work.
References
'100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write' by Sarah Ruhl
Episode 10: Creative Pace, Timing and Patience
To learn more about my work, visit my website www.emilysheehan.info or connect with me on Instagram @emilysheehan__.
If you’re interested in working with me as your dramaturg then send me an email at emily@emilysheehan.info.
Playwright's Process Podcast
In this special New Year episode I invite you to reflect on your writing year and share a practical way to kick off January: Choosing an Artist Word of the Year. I also reflect on my artistic values and share a personal update on life with a newborn.
In This Episode:
A personal update about motherhood so far
Why choosing a word of the year can be more powerful than traditional resolutions
The difference between goals and values in an artist’s life
Exploring Wants vs. Needs - both in storytelling and how this mirrors real life
50 of the most common values (from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mindfulness)
Consider:
What word would you choose to guide your creative practice in 2025?
How can this word influence the way you show up as an artist this year?
What deeper needs might your creative goals be helping you fulfil?
Thank you for listening! To learn more about my work visit https://www.emilysheehan.info/ or connect with me on Instagram @emilysheehan__. If you’re interested in working with me as your dramaturg then send me an email at emily@emilysheehan.info.
