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How To Get Unstuck

That restlessness? Don’t ignore it. It’s trying to tell you something.

Sep 5, 2022

How To Get Unstuck

Sep 5, 2022

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Human Parts

Inauguration Day in Berlin

It was a weird vibe

Jan 27

Inauguration Day in Berlin

Jan 27

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How to write a novel on your lunch break

And why it’s a great way to work through a block

Apr 2, 2024

How to write a novel on your lunch break

Apr 2, 2024

Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?

The real answer is probably “the devil” but let’s pretend there’s other options too

Aug 7, 2023

Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?

Aug 7, 2023

One Weird Trick to Unlock Your Creativity

It’s kind of inconvenient. But I swear it works.

May 30, 2023

One Weird Trick to Unlock Your Creativity

May 30, 2023

Writers on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*

On frustration and creative clenching. Also, butts.

Jan 11, 2023

Writers on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown*

Jan 11, 2023

Making Time to Make Things

If you want to write, and you have a busy life, you need tell that To-Do List who’s boss. (It’s you, you’re the boss.)

Nov 18, 2022

Making Time to Make Things

Nov 18, 2022

How to Parent via App

What is motherhood but a surveillance state?

Jun 28, 2022

How to Parent via App

Jun 28, 2022

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How to Start a Writing Group

Writing regularly requires commitment — and community

Mar 31, 2022

How to Start a Writing Group

Mar 31, 2022

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Creators Hub

Writing Prompts: Taking Breaks

This week’s writing prompts are about how you take care of yourself

Mar 28, 2022

Writing Prompts: Taking Breaks

Mar 28, 2022

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Dispatches from Writing Hour | Weekly Roundup

Medium creators’ responses to this week’s writing prompts

Mar 25, 2022

Dispatches from Writing Hour | Weekly Roundup

Mar 25, 2022

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Writing Prompts: It’s the Season of Creative Energy 🌸

This week’s writing prompts are about your rants, raves, and everything in between

Mar 21, 2022

Writing Prompts: It’s the Season of Creative Energy 🌸

Mar 21, 2022

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Our Pandemic Years | Weekly Roundup

Medium creators’ responses to this week’s writing prompts

Mar 18, 2022

Our Pandemic Years | Weekly Roundup

Mar 18, 2022

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Writing Prompts: It’s Been Two Years

This week’s writing prompts are about processing the past two years of the pandemic

Mar 14, 2022

Writing Prompts: It’s Been Two Years

Mar 14, 2022

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Work Stories | Weekly Roundup

Medium creators’ responses to this week’s writing prompts

Mar 11, 2022

Work Stories | Weekly Roundup

Mar 11, 2022

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Writing Prompts: You Gotta Work

This week’s writing prompts are about jobs, careers, and everything in between

Mar 7, 2022

Writing Prompts: You Gotta Work

Mar 7, 2022

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Reminders & Remembrances | Weekly Roundup

Medium creators’ responses to this week’s writing prompts

Mar 4, 2022

Reminders & Remembrances | Weekly Roundup

Mar 4, 2022

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Writing Prompts: Gratitude, Plans, and Comebacks

This week’s writing prompts are about taking stock of important moments

Feb 28, 2022

Writing Prompts: Gratitude, Plans, and Comebacks

Feb 28, 2022

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Inspiration is Everywhere | Weekly Roundup

Medium creators’ responses to this week’s writing prompts

Feb 25, 2022

Inspiration is Everywhere | Weekly Roundup

Feb 25, 2022

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Writing Prompts: Your Next Great Idea Is In The Cards

This week’s writing prompts find inspiration in everyday objects

Feb 21, 2022

Writing Prompts: Your Next Great Idea Is In The Cards

Feb 21, 2022

Amy Shearn

Amy Shearn

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Formerly: Editor of Creators Hub, Human Parts // Ongoingly: Novelist, Essayist, Person

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