tarahthornburgMay 8, 201913 minThe Life-Changing Strategy to Unlock Unstoppable CreativityThe Fearless Creative podcast. If you’d rather read instead of listen, I’ve included the abridged transcript below. If you do...
tarahthornburgMay 7, 20199 minHow to Create a Custom Accountability Systemaccountability before, but this topic is SO important for writers and creatives that I decided to record a podcast episode all around...
tarahthornburgMay 6, 20199 minWant to Ditch Your 9-to-5? Just StartThe Fearless Creative podcast. Please take a moment to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher and leave a review. I am trying to grow the...
tarahthornburgMay 1, 20194 minWhy You Should Do That Thing That Scares YouYou’ve heard the expression “follow your fear.” It’s the sort of advice we usually nod along with when we hear it and then immediately...
tarahthornburgApr 29, 20191 minComing May 6 – New Podcast for Creatives!Have you always dreamed of writing for a living? Have you been thinking about launching your own creative business but don’t know where...
tarahthornburgApr 24, 20194 minFeeling Blocked? 6 Foolproof Tricks to Get Your Ideas FlowingIf you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I don’t believe in writer’s block as a long-term or chronic condition. The main...
tarahthornburgApr 17, 20197 minWant to Make It as a Writer? Raise Your Standards for What Is PossibleThere’s a reason I love entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are hungry — and the successful ones aren’t afraid to dream big. You talk to any...
tarahthornburgApr 10, 201911 min‘The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success’ for Fearless, Purpose-Led WritingThis past week, I had the immense privilege to read “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” by Deepak Chopra. On Sunday night I finished...
tarahthornburgApr 3, 20196 minCreative Diversions: A Healthy Way to Recharge or a Sneaky Path to Self-Sabotage?If you’re looking to build a career as a full-time writer, you need to hone a laser-like focus. When I was building my business, I would...
tarahthornburgMar 27, 20195 minHow to Stay Positive as a Writer When You Just Can’t Get TractionIt’s inevitable in any creative career: No matter how hard you work, no matter how great your writing is or how well-placed your niche,...
tarahthornburgMar 20, 20198 min5 Ways to Create Accountability for Yourself and Your WritingDo you want to be a writer? Do you dream of publishing a novel but struggle to find the time to write? Do you sometimes set writing goals...
tarahthornburgMar 13, 201910 minDesk Rx: How to Hack the Desk Life to Become a More Healthy WriterLet’s face it: Writing isn’t the best job for optimizing health. (I drink way too much coffee and indulge in way too much cheesecake from...
tarahthornburgMar 6, 20197 minHow to Use Life Architecture to Create the Life You Want“Goals can be made in the spirit that life is an enjoyable game to be played, and one that can be deeply rewarding.” — Shakti Gawain Have...
tarahthornburgFeb 27, 201911 minThe Future of Publishing Is RetrogradeAs an indie author, I am the master of every facet of my business. I am responsible for managing my intellectual property rights,...
tarahthornburgFeb 20, 20198 minThe Trade-Offs of the Writing Life — What Would You Sacrifice for Your Dream?For the last 10 years or so, I have been plugged in to the world of sustainability. I’ve flirted with vegetarianism. I’ve tried my hand...
tarahthornburgFeb 13, 20194 minDon’t Worry — You Can Use It in Your WritingDon’t worry be happy…And if you can’t be happy, you can at least write about it. All of us have things in life that we wish we could...
tarahthornburgFeb 6, 20195 min“I Would Love to Write, But…” (How to Quash This Cop-Out Phrase)Being a writer isn’t like being an accountant. For one thing, when I tell people what I do, they actually want to know more about it....
tarahthornburgFeb 4, 20194 min7 Secrets to Writing True-to-Life DialogueWriting dialogue is one of my favorite parts of being a fiction writer. It allows a writer to communicate a lot of information...
tarahthornburgJan 30, 20197 minHow to Shed Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Lesson of Crocodile DundeeAs writers and creatives, there is no shortage of material in the world telling us that we should doubt ourselves. The online world is...
tarahthornburgJan 23, 20194 minHow Writers Can Use Creative Visualization to Manifest Their Best WorkThis week I’ve been reading “Creative Visualization” by Shakti Gawain. It’s a little book I picked up by chance last week when I was...
