Ep 72 - (ENCORE) James Miller - The Magic of Discipline In Your Creative Process

In this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd has a captivating conversation with writer James Miller, the mastermind behind the immensely popular micro-fiction series, A Small Fiction. James shares his journey of starting the series, committing to daily writing for eight years, experiencing significant shifts, and ultimately gaining a massive readership and a publishing deal. The episode explores the profound connection between creativity and personal growth, highlighting the power of creative expression in processing emotions such as anxiety and depression.

James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizing cherished but out-of-place creative gems.

The conversation delves into the importance of discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice, the value of human creativity, and the concept of ownership over creative works. This conversation prompted Kate to create the 21 days of Rituals for Creativity which you can access by signing up for a Creative Genius Patreon Membership

James also shares a poetic vision for society's relationship with creativity, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to tap into their own creative potential.

What we talk about

• James Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small Fiction
• The commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years and its transformative effects
• Harnessing creativity as a tool for processing emotions and overcoming anxiety and depression
• Practical prompts for accessing flow states in creative endeavours
• Ingenious solution for utilizing beloved but misfit creative pieces
• The relationship between discipline and flow in a healthy creative practice
• Exploring the value of human creativity and ownership of creative works
• James's poetic vision for society's embrace of creativity

One of the most powerful moments in this episode was when Kate and James talked about James's commitment to daily writing for nearly eight years. The transformative power of a consistent creative practice is hard to ignore. Through his journey, James experienced significant shifts, gained a substantial readership, and secured a publishing deal. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic nature of creativity, particularly in dealing with anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to tap into their own creative potential and explore the ways in which creative expression can facilitate personal development and emotional well-being.

Thank you for joining us on this marvellous conversation with James Miller.