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December 4, 2019 by Cynthia Morris 5 Comments

The Humbling Nature of Getting Feedback: Stumbling Toward Genius: EP 8

In this episode of Stumbling Toward Genius, I share how a critique session completely changed the way I think about writing and creating.

In this episode:

  • What happened when I signed up for late night critique at a writing conference
  • What late night really means
  • Two valuable things I learned from the critique
  • Creative competency: compassionate regard

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Stumbling Toward Genius is written and produced by Cynthia Morris and Original Impulse. Engineering by Jason Camps of Just Launch Media. Show music by Evan MacDonald.

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  1. Rhonda Zatezalo says

    December 4, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Hi Cynthia! This really struck home. Especially the idea of respecting our characters and slowing w-a-y down to create the complicated stories of our hearts. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Cynthia L Morris says

      December 9, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Rhonda,

      I’m glad this episode struck a chord for you! And it’s true, slowing down usually helps, doesn’t it?!

      Reply
    • Cynthia Morris says

      January 17, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Glad you liked this, Rhonda. It was a real, deep, true lesson for me that continues to serve. So I am happy to pass it along.

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    December 10, 2019 at 12:23 am

    Thank you Cynthia, I really enjoyed listening to this in the wee hours (2am) as I wrestle with a writing project that seems to be taking a lot longer than I had planned. Your advice is always priceless,and my anxiety monster gets the much-needed shove back under the bed. 😉
    Bises,
    Heather

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    • Cynthia Morris says

      January 17, 2020 at 9:59 am

      So glad this was helpful for you Heather!

      Reply

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