Jessica ConoleyJessica Conoley

Jessica Conoley spends her mornings writing fantasy novels and her afternoons simplifying & demystifying business at The Creative’s Apprentice. Her specialty lies in providing step-by-step, easily implementable mindset and educational advice so creatives can stop worrying about all of the “business stuff they’re supposed to do” and focus on the creative work they love to do. Learn more at thecreativesapprentice.com.
Writing Through the Impossible
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When we’re dealt life-altering circumstances, how do we stay true to creative ambitions while finding a whole new way of ...
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What Your Writing Is Training You For
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To survive and be happy in a creative career, focus on WHAT you’re doing and WHY—and have faith that everything ...
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Use Your Analyzer Switch to Increase Productivity
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Envision your inner critic as an adjustable dial: turn it lower to let ideas flow freely, and higher when it’s ...
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The Most Significant Choice Of Your Writing Career
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This choice has nothing to do with the act of writing, but everything to do with how you talk to ...
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/ Creativity + Inspiration, Guest Post
Your Final Responsibility to Your Story: Creative Stewardship
Your Final Responsibility to Your Story: Creative Stewardship
When you’ve finished your story, it’s time to step into a stewardship role to place it in the best position ...
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/ Getting Published, Guest Post
Building Your Writing Support Triangle
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The key to an author’s emotional wellbeing and continued productivity is creating a support system, and knowing which part to ...
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