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Why Do Creative People Fear Routine? Getting Over the Internal Obstacles to Actually Finishing Your Book

Why Do Creative People Fear Routine? Getting Over the Internal Obstacles to Actually Finishing Your Book

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Mary Carroll Moore
Jun 07, 2013
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My ideal writing day is open-ended.  I have nothing I even have to get dressed for.  I can be alone, noodling around my writing space, enjoying silence and letting my characters and topic talk to me without fear of interruptions.  I get to design my own play space and time. 

In this ideal world, the creative flow is strong.  It's unimpeded by plans, str…

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