How to keep writing when life gets in the way
If you haven’t heard from me in a while, it’s because I’ve got a full-time gig. Five mornings a week, The post How to keep writing when life gets in the way first appeared on Denise Cullen .
Denise Cullen
Writer, Brisbane, Australia
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Travel writing’s biggest myth (and why everyone is lying)
Lots of people think travel writing is the ultimate dream job. It can be – so long as you have The post Travel writing’s biggest myth (and why everyone is lying) first appeared on Denise Cullen .
Fearsome freewriting: How to handle the most underrated weapon in the writer’s arsenal
It’s the winter of 1938. A bitterly cold day in the London suburb of Hampstead. You’re in a downstairs room, The post Fearsome freewriting: How to handle the most underrated weapon in the writer’s arsenal first appeared on Denise Cullen .
How I wrote it: Braying for Love
Every single piece of writing has a bigger story behind it. How I wrote it yanks back the curtain on The post How I wrote it: Braying for Love first appeared on Denise Cullen .
Boost inspiration and imagination with affirmations for creativity
There is a simple yet powerful tool that can help you loosen the grip of negative self-talk and supercharge your The post Boost inspiration and imagination with affirmations for creativity first appeared on Denise Cullen .
How to break through the 6 gnarliest barriers to creativity
Creative thinking is arguably one of the most important skills for today. And tomorrow. Research published in the Journal of The post How to break through the 6 gnarliest barriers to creativity first appeared on Denise Cullen .
5 ways writers can overcome imposter syndrome
When I was in Patagonia last month, I should have been riding high. I’d just spent one of the most The post 5 ways writers can overcome imposter syndrome first appeared on Denise Cullen .
How to pen authentic stories: 8 proven writing tips
‘Write the story that only you can tell.’ I’ve heard editors, writing coaches, and assorted other sources give variations of The post How to pen authentic stories: 8 proven writing tips first appeared on Denise Cullen .
Surprising lessons mulberry pickers have for freelance writers
It’s mulberry season again. Seemingly overnight, the spindly, bare-branched skeleton in my backyard has transformed into a lush-leafed tree brimming The post Surprising lessons mulberry pickers have for freelance writers first appeared on Denise Cullen .
Creators brace for a blistering copyright fight
Powerful, well-resourced forces are currently massing against Australian creatives. Think I m exaggerating? The tech sector, craving ever more data to The post Creators brace for a blistering copyright fight first appeared on Denise Cullen .