Writers Not Writing: How Veronica Ciancarini embraces "imperfectionism" in her art

On reaching a state of play, celebrating your mistakes, and working on deadline.

Nov 19 • 

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Vespertiliu

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6 ways to rest when you feel guilty for resting

Secure your oxygen mask before assisting others.

Nov 12 • 

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Writers Not Writing: Erin Greenawald on the joys of the "messy middle"

The interview that'll convince you to start making ceramics.

Nov 5 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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Erin Greenawald

10

5

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October 2025

Are you ready for intermediate level?

How to know when it's time for a harder difficulty.

Oct 30 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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11 new free resources for writers

Track your reading, boost your creativity, and fund your work.

Oct 22 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

22

2

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On struggling through the first 10 minutes

It gets easier, I promise.

Oct 15 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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6 little-known cozy games you can play for free

Try one of these demos on Steam!

Oct 8 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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September 2025

Writers Not Writing: Yasmine Ameli builds a sustainable creative practice through fiber arts

"I've been waking up with this attitude that the first thing I want to do in the morning, after I feed my cat, is get back to my own creative practice."

Sep 17 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

 and 

Yasmine Ameli

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50 group activities for $50 or less

No skills or serious investment required!

Sep 11 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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Being an artist in a non-creative environment

How to make art when nobody around you is.

Sep 4 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

22

5

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August 2025

How I created the perfect space for writing

And how you can too!

Aug 20 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

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Writers Not Writing: How Dungeons & Dragons helps Kat Lewis access her creativity

The Substack Bestseller author talks six-hour work days, videogames, and everyone's favorite tabletop RPG.

Aug 1 • 

Auzin Ahmadi

 and 

Kat Lewis

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