the Inspirited Word

How do we find our creative center, and how do we actually stay in it while we’re working?

It’s pretty easy to feel centered when a story is first emerging. There’s usually that phase where stuff seem…

You’ve undoubtedly heard this bit of common wisdom at some point in your life: “You only grow when things are hard.”

Incarnations of this advice pop up in all sorts of contexts and snappy wordings (“N…

Have you ever pushed through to meet a writing or publishing goal, only to feel let down once you reached it? Or worse, only to find that the story you wrote wasn’t at all what you wanted to create, …

In your writing practices, you may be chasing creative flow – that state where you get so immersed that time takes a pause while you hammer away at the keyboard.

(And then four hours later you’re like…

... and that's okay.

If somebody were to ask you outright if you think you’re a creative genius, you’d probably be pretty comfortable saying no (and meaning it). You’re also probably not going to rati…

What role does having a message really play in crafting a powerful, living story?

I often see two opposing bits of advice on this, depending on the type of story you’re writing. If you’re working on g…

When you show up to write, who's setting the course for the journey—your inner storyteller, or your inner critic?

We all have an inner critic, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's a manifestation…

If you’re dedicated to mastering the writing craft... you may be missing out on discovering your most powerful storytelling.

Before you object: No, this isn’t a pass on learning writing skills. But po…

Do you have a list of beloved books that changed your life... but can't finish one of your own stories to save your life?

In the first episode of the Inspirited Word, Mary has some core questions for …

Introducing the Inspirited Word, a new podcast and digital practice community for visionary writers ready to re-enchant their creative lives.

On the pod, we’ll explore ways to enliven the technical me…