As well as running DIYMFA, Gabriela Pereira often speaks at conferences about issues other than the writing craft, including entrepreneurship and mental illness. Today, we have a frank discussion about Gabriela's history with mental illness as one part of a very full life that also includes running a business, having a family, and being a creative person. We also talk a little about writing emotion when you struggle with your own.  (If you need help and live in the US, please text HOME to 741741. In Canada, 686-868, In the UK 85258. In the UK and Ireland, call 116 123. In Australia, call 13 11 14)

160 - Creativity in a Time of Crisis

Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not "Some Day" podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode.

Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)