Podcast #094: Step into Your Creative Authority (with Ginger Moran)
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Have you ever noticed that a high percentage of artists and creative types are passive and “too nice”? Maybe it’s because we don’t want to appear aggressive. Maybe it’s because we feel paralyzed by too many options. Maybe it’s because we don’t want to offend anyone.
Whatever the reason, the fact remains that many creatives do not take charge of their destiny. I’m thrilled that my guest today, Ginger Moran, is here to help us step into our creative authority and be more assertive with our calling. This is a fun conversation that you don’t want to miss.
Ginger Moran is a novelist and memoirist who speaks about writing and creativity. She also helps other people write books. She holds a Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Virginia and has taught at several universities, including Fisk University and the University of Virginia.
Her novel, The Algebra of Snow, was nominated for a Pushcart Editor’s Choice Award and was published in 2012. Her essays have appeared in Oxford American, Virginia Quarterly Review, Literary Mama and many other places. She works 1:1 with writers in developing a top-quality book.
Our conversation topics focus on what it means to have creative authority, why creativity is fundamental to who you are, daily steps to take toward creativity, and how to overcome obstacles to becoming a successful writer. Ginger really piqued my curiosity with her wisdom and insights.
Key Takeaways
- Get clear on what you want in life.
- Your day job is not your enemy
- To be creative every day, take tiny steps.
Resources Mentioned
- GingerMoran.com
- The Algebra of Snow by Ginger Moran
- Connect with Ginger on Facebook
- Connect with Ginger on LinkedIn
- Follow Ginger on Twitter
- Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
- Towards Zero by Agatha Christie
Ask Kent
Elijah Keen asks, “When someone creates something ‘different’ in an attempt to be unique, is it really unique if uniqueness itself was the goal? Or is true uniqueness only created when acquired naturally, without it being the end goal, rather than the byproduct of a truly original thought?”
Check out the episode to hear my response!
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