The Craft: stories about writing & the writers' spirit

Sumayya Usmani
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The Craft: stories about writing & the writers' spirit

I’m Sumayya Usmani, award-winning author and writing mentor, who ditched a legal career for a creative one in my 40s. I believe it’s never too late to follow the path you’ve been chosen to pursue. Are you an aspiring author or writer longing to follow the creative path? The Craft is is a podcast for the curious creative and the daring dreamer - I hope that this podcast helps you take the steps towards realising your writing dreams. Join me twice a month here, as I share insights, inspirations and ideas about the craft and creative life.

  1. 5月19日

    Navigating neurodiversity and creative life with Kolbie Blume

    For Mental Health Awareness Week and Month I speak to artist and educator Kolbie about how we can navigate neurodiversity and creative life in a kind and gentle Manne tapping into the creative part of a neurodiverse mind in a way to avoid burnt out. Kolbie Blume is a watercolor artist, author, and online educator, specializing in helping closet creatives overcome perfectionism and embrace their inner artist. As a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHDer, Kolbie is passionate about making sure neurodivergent folks know there is space for everyone inside creativity, and there is no such thing as “broken” when it comes to being a human. Kolbie lives in the Washington, DC area with her spouse of ten years and their son. You can learn more about Kolbie @thiswritingdesk and her website.

    45 分钟

  2. 4月26日

    How to build a writing practice

    In this episode I share my top tips to help build a sustainable writing practice so that you can find flow and flourish with your writing.    If you'd love me to mentor you through writing a book get in touch with me here. My online writers' membership Qissa is a place for community, writing and growth - join the waitlist here.

    13 分钟

  3. 3月28日

    'Dreaming on the page' with author Tzivia Gover

    What if you could find a way to allow dreams to inspire your writing? I speak to author and Certified Dreamwork Professional Tzivia Gover, about how dreams can inspire creativity and writing in ways so many of us don't explore. We talk about the ways in which you can incubate dreams and use, what Tzivia called your 'Midnight Muse' to create textured and layered writing.    Tzivia is the author of Dreaming on the Page and many other books. You can read more about her on her website here and follow her on Instagram here.

    32 分钟

  4. 3月7日

    Writing about South Asian culture with Awais Khan

    In this espidoe I speak to award-winning author Awais Khan, (author of  SOMEONE LIKE HER, NO HONOUR and IN THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS) about what its like to write about South Asian theme and make them relevant to Western audiences and what inspires him when her writes fiction.

    37 分钟

  5. 1月31日

    Crafting Characters: Bringing Real People into Your Memoir

    In this episode podcast, I delve into the importance of bringing real people into your memoir or food memoir. I discuss the significance of creating strong foundations for characters within your memoir and provide practical tips on shaping their personalities and relationships. Focusing on the importance of writing truthfully and authentically, while also considering the impact on the people being written about. Additionally, I explore the role of food as a character within a food memoir and how it can symbolise emotions and add depth to the story. The episode concludes with a discussion on the fine line between reality and creative embellishment, urging you to maintain authenticity and honesty in your portrayal of characters and overall storytelling.

    20 分钟

  6. 1月5日

    Make a seasonal plan to write your memoir

    Welcome to Season 4 of The Craft! In this episode, I share a seasonal journey into penning down your personal stories to begin the bones of your memoir.    JOIN WAITLIST FOR MEMOIRES TO MANUSCRIPT: Coming soon to you, this is a course to help you write your memoir  SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER "THE INTUITION SEEKER": and receive Free Guite to The Wordsmith Wanderlust to help you plan your year of writing.  SIGN UP TO WORDSMITH: Find your writer's voice in 21 days with my email and audio course   JOIN THE QISSA MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST: Doors open to wait-listers only a few times a year. This is a membership community for aspiring authors and writers.

    11 分钟

  7. 2023/12/30

    How to keep your creative spirit alive

    In this year-round-up episode, I share my thoughts on how this year changed me in ways I never imagined and how following your purpose with audacity is the formula to keeping your creative spirit alive.     SIGN UP TO WORDSMITH: Find your writer's voice in 21 days with my email and audio course   JOIN THE QISSA MEMBERSHIP WAITLIST: Doors open to wait-listers only this month, this is a membership community for aspiring authors and writers.      JOIN WAITLIST FOR MEMOIRES TO MANUSCRIPT: Coming soon to you, this is a course to help you write your memoir

    18 分钟

  8. 2023/10/30

    Benefits of a writing mentor with Malachy Tallack

    In this episode I speak to my own mentor - author, singer/songwriter Malachy Tallack, who helped me write my memoir Andaza, through the Scottish Book Trust. We chat about the benefits of working with a mentor as well a little about his wonderful new  Substack called For A Song.   Read more about Malachy here: https://www.malachytallack.com/ Social media: @malachytallack

    26 分钟
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I’m Sumayya Usmani, award-winning author and writing mentor, who ditched a legal career for a creative one in my 40s. I believe it’s never too late to follow the path you’ve been chosen to pursue. Are you an aspiring author or writer longing to follow the creative path? The Craft is is a podcast for the curious creative and the daring dreamer - I hope that this podcast helps you take the steps towards realising your writing dreams. Join me twice a month here, as I share insights, inspirations and ideas about the craft and creative life.

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  • 创作者
    Sumayya Usmani
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    46
  • 分级
    儿童适宜

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