
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Hi Elizabeth – Christmas markets seem a good place to develop one's business starting out … appreciating all the routes available – many of which you've listedd in your links … have a happy Christmas time – cheers Hilary
The same to you, Hilary!
As always, Elizabeth, I appreciate these links. Among other things, it reminds us writers that we're not alone. I noticed a few on keeping creativity (in the face of AI and what to do when the world sucks your creativity). Especially in these times, it's so important to nurture that creativity and find ways to tap it. Sometimes just taking a walk or listening to music helps, and sometimes it takes more effort. Either way, I think we need to pay attention to ourselves and step back when we feel the well's drying up.
Nurturing creativity (and just our own good health) is so important for writers.