Have you ever wanted to know how nature can improve your creativity? In this episode of the eReads Podcast, I talk with writer, storyteller, and podcast host Yvonne Battle-Felton(Why I Write: Yvonne Battle-Felton's Substack) about the connection between nature, writing, creativity, and emotional wellness. Yvonne shares how spending time outdoors, listening to birds, and observing the natural world have influenced her creative practice and helped her feel more grounded and connected. We discuss creative nonfiction, writing from memory, finding inspiration in everyday experiences, and creating a writing routine that supports your well-being. We also explore how storytelling builds empathy, why creative spaces should be trauma-informed, and how to be kinder to yourself when you miss a writing goal or creative routine. If you’re looking for creative inspiration, writing tips, mindfulness practices, or simple ways to reconnect with nature, this episode offers practical ideas to help you move from stuck to started. About Yvonne Battle-Felton Yvonne Battle-Felton is an award-winning author, academic, editor, podcaster, host, creative producer, and writer. Her debut, Remembered, was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the Not the Booker, and shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize. Winner of The Shirley Jackson Award, Curdle Creek is her second novel. Former Commissioning Editor (literary fiction) at John Murray, Yvonne was a finalist in the Hurston Wright Foundation Legacy Zora Award for Fiction for Curdle Creek, a winner of the RSL Scriptorium Award, and is the Academic Director of Creative Writing at Cambridge University. She has six creative nonfiction titles in the Ladybird Series (children). Yvonne is presenter of the Write Your Novel with Yvonne Battle-Felton series and podcast, Bookable Space. She aims to live a literary life and bring people together over stories. Links: Substack: https://substack.com/@whyiwritebattlefelton Write Your Novel with Yvonne Battle-Felton: https://newwritingnorth.com/journal/write-your-novel-with-yvonne-battle-felton/ Bookable Space: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bookable-space-with-yvonne-battle-felton/ Website: https://www.yvonnebattlefelton.com/ About Liz Liz Bullard is a multi‑genre author, therapist, and coach who helps creatives move from stuck to started with clarity and confidence. Known for her captivating storytelling, Liz’s notable works include The Prophecy Series and the Lira Somers Mysteries, praised for fast‑paced plots, vivid characters, and movie‑like imagery. When she’s not writing, coaching, or recording the podcast, she’s cooking, reading, or spending time with Preston the corgi. Next Goal Setting Meeting — October 1st 6pm est: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/377812?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsell Connect with Liz: * All links & resources: http://lizbullardwrites.com/linktree * Buy the books: https://books2read.com/ap/nm5KbE/Liz-Bullard * Book a free coaching consult: https://tidycal.com/lizbullard/15-minute-meeting * Support the show / sponsor an episode: https://buymeacoffee.com/lizbullardwrite Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lizbullard.substack.com/subscribe
