Hello, this is Celeste and welcome to the Letters for Creatives newsletter. I have been writing poems since 2017 and fiction since 2022. This is the place where I share my thoughts and find resources for writers and creatives.

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This issue is sponsored by Emerald Lake Books

They are hosting their 2023 Publish with Purpose virtual summit. It would be held from 16Oct to 20Oct.

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 • How to Make Your First Five Fiction Pages Sparkle

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 • Audiobooks: The Author's Secret Weapon

 • Finding Readers and Pre-Launch Marketing Steps

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Work-rest-life integration

I am updating my own concept of work-life integration. It is becoming work-rest-life integration. The evolution of the concept would happen no matter what. As life gets busier, I need a framework to keep myself sane.

I have tried writing fiction on Saturdays. But routine makes it boring. So how can someone with a full-time job and a newsletter as side project finish her draft 0? I am winging it but let’s try it!

• Priority after day job: Rest and creative stimulation, outlining and writing draft 0 and then chores come last

• Write on weekends and whenever I have the energy to do so

• Write a god damn outline

• Try not to go to another totally different direction for the draft

• When ideas come, drop them down but take time to think if they would fit the direction of the story

• Schedule time for deep rest and solo artist date

• Plan something exciting to prevent burnout before it gets me

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This week challenge:

For 2023, there would be a creative or writing challenge every other week. The first 5 challenges are here. The remaining biweekly challenges are accessible for paid subscribers.

Challenge #12:...