Sustaining Passion Through Every Season of Writing

Presented by: Carrie Smith | Colleen Shogan | Kate Brooks | Kristi Lew

Categories: Money | Publishing | Writing

Carrie Smith, Colleen Shogan, Kate Brooks, and Kristi Lew reflect on how to sustain passion for writing over time. They share insights on creativity, resilience, and staying connected to the work through changing seasons of life.

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