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#310 – Elevator (Audio Book): Finding Inspiration and Creativity in Everyday Encounters (Re-Release)
#310 – Elevator (Audio Book): Finding Inspiration and Creativity in Everyday Encounters (Re-Release)

This episode is the audio book version of the Short Story; Elevator.  If you want to read along with the audio book, please visit: http://www.spuntoday.com/shortstories/elevator.   

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Tony Ortizwriting, creativity, inspiration, motivation, short story, audiobook, rejection letters, publishing, manuscript submission, creative process, family support, work-life balance, dreams, pursuing passion, career change, security vs passion, parenting, compromise, personal growth, burnout, discipline, dedication, overcoming obstacles, artistic struggle, artist’s life, daily routine, hard work, self-reflection, mentorship, serendipity, creative storytellingComment
Welcome back to the Spun Today podcast! In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the creative process, taking you behind the scenes of his own writing journey. This is a special “free writing

Tony opens up about the challenges of working on his second novel, the importance of letting go of perfectionism, and the power of the so-called “zero-th draft” approach, inspired by N.K. Jemisin’s masterclass on writing. You’ll hear about his ongoing project of translating his book "Make Way for You" into Spanish with a little help from AI, and how tracking writing habits can be both humbling and motivating.

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Tony Ortizwriting stats, free writing, creativity, writer's block, book translation, AI in writing, time management for writers, NK Jemisin, masterclass notes, world building, character development, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, writing goals, publishing, inspiration, motivation, writing tips, substack for writers, reader feedback, self-discipline, writing tools, ProWritingAid, productivity, accountability, fiction writing, non-fiction writing, translating books, creative process, imposter syndrome, personal growth, recurring writing habitsComment