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Do I need an MFA to be a real artist?
The return of my very occasional advice column, "Can You Relate?"
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Chrissy Hennessey
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August 2023
Embracing a "not yet" mindset
Literary rejections, learning to surf, and entering my Fun Era.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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This is 41 🥂
In honor of my birthday, a literary slice of life right now.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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July 2023
How to have 155 ideas in 31 days
A recap of my July Idea Streak and tips for generating your own story ideas.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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Want to achieve your dreams? Join the club.
Why a goal-setting club is extremely effective, highly recommended, and a great excuse to eat carbs.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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What's your backup plan?
The anxiety is in the details. Also: productive streaks, delicious bibimbap, a weekend getaway, and a great list of reading recs.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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June 2023
May 2023
Saying goodbye to my book (for now)
I finished my novel (again) and went to Italy to celebrate (again).
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Chrissy Hennessey
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April 2023
It's time to overcommit.
Full calendar, full heart - at least until I crash from exhaustion.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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The magic of a mini writing retreat
Using PTO for paid time on my novel, another goal-setting weekend, Doomsday preppers, and garden 'gramming.
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Chrissy Hennessey
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March 2023
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