Connected: The Podcast for the Whole Writer, Ep. 3:

Creative Non-Negotiables: The Writing Truths You Should Never Compromise

Your creative voice matters—and protecting it is essential to writing the book only you can write. What does it really mean to have creative non-negotiables as a writer? In this inspiring (and juicy) episode of Connected, we dive deep into the artistic principles that guide our writing lives. We share personal stories about staying true to our unique voices in workshops, the transformative power of The Fountain’s Intensive and how it’s altering our writing realities, and why knowing what you won’t compromise on is crucial for authentic creative expression. From Chelsea’s experience realizing what she wanted to protect in her work to Kim’s unwavering commitment to first-person present tense, we reveal how gaining clarity about your creative non-negotiables can transform your writing practice. We also explore how our new morning routines have revolutionized our creative process and answer burning questions from The Fountain community about what to do when you’re the slowest writer in your accountability group, practice differences, and practical outcomes of simple practices. 

This episode is your invitation to identify and honor the creative truths that make your writing uniquely yours and some really actionable tips on how to get clarity. If you’ve ever felt pressured to water down your voice or wondered how to stay true to your artistic vision, this conversation will empower you to write from a place of unwavering authenticity and create the terms in which your work will thrive. 

In This Episode We Talk About: 

-How The Fountain’s 100-Day Summer Intensive is transforming writers’ daily practices

-Chelsea’s breakthrough about giving her book project a “bigger cage” and releasing limiting stories 

-Kim’s transformation from “glacial writer” identity to completing a novel in two years

-The danger of taking feedback from beta readers and why less voices can mean stronger work 

-Why you should never compromise style and a talk about POV

-How to distinguish between helpful feedback and voices that dilute your unique style 

-The importance of creative non-negotiables in maintaining your authentic voice

-Our morning writing routines and the power of the three-step flow practice

-How clearings and anchors work to bypass your inner critic

-The myth of writing speed and why consistency matters more than word count

Why you should only take advice from people who have what you want

Mentioned In the Episode:

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-The Weekly Fountain – Monday writing prompts on @thefountainpractice on Instagram

-Sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter with writing exercises

-To Find Us:  @thefountainpractice (Instagram)

The Fountain Practice (Website)

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