EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 54 MIN
How to Turn Everyday Life into Poetry—and a Creative Calling—Wendie Donabie | Ep 89
from Buildwriting · host Onyemechi Nwakonam
How to Turn Everyday Life into Poetry—and a Creative Calling | With Wendie DonabieWhat if poetry wasn’t just for the page—but a path to healing, rediscovery, and purpose?In this episode of Buildwriting, Wendie Donabie shares exactly how she transformed retirement into a thriving creative life through poetry and painting. Whether you're writing your first poem or wondering if your art truly matters, Wendie’s story will show you how to reconnect with inspiration, write from emotion, and embrace the mess and meaning of creativity.You’ll learn:How to use art and nature to spark poetryWhat poetry marathons can teach you about writing under pressureHow to balance structure and spontaneity in your writing routineHow poetry helps process grief and deepen self-understandingWhy consistency is more important than perfectionIf you’ve ever doubted your voice, felt too late to start, or wanted to find meaning in your words—this episode is your invitation back to the page.Chapters:00:00 Meet Wendie Donabie: From Corporate Life to Creative Rebirth02:00 How to Use Art and Nature as Poetic Prompts05:00 Inside a Poetry Marathon: What It’s Like and What It Teaches08:00 Sustaining Creative Energy During Long Writing Sessions11:00 Writing Through Grief and Emotional Turning Points14:00 From Poetry to Mystery Novels: Trusting the Evolving Muse17:00 What Makes Poetry Powerful and Why It Still Matters20:00 Advice for Beginner Poets and What Wendie Wishes She Knew23:00 Where to Read More of Wendie’s WorkConnect with Wendie Donabie:🌿 Website (Poetry & Blog): https://wendiedonabie.ca🎨 Art Gallery: https://wendiedonabie.comJoin the Buildwriting Newsletter:📩 Want behind-the-scenes writing insights, poetry prompts, and creative tools? Subscribe here
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How to Turn Everyday Life into Poetry—and a Creative Calling | With Wendie DonabieWhat if poetry wasn’t just for the page—but a path to healing, rediscovery, and purpose?In this episode of Buildwriting, Wendie Donabie shares exactly how she transformed retirement into a thriving creative life through poetry and painting. Whether you're writing your first poem or wondering if your art truly matters, Wendie’s story will show you how to reconnect with inspiration, write from emotion, and embrace the mess and meaning of creativity.You’ll learn:How to use art and nature to spark poetryWhat poetry marathons can teach you about writing under pressureHow to balance structure and spontaneity in your writing routineHow poetry helps process grief and deepen self-understandingWhy consistency is more important than perfectionIf you’ve ever doubted your voice, felt too late to start, or wanted to find meaning in your words—this episode is your invitation back to the page.Chapters:00:00 Meet Wendie Donabie: From Corporate Life to Creative Rebirth02:00 How to Use Art and Nature as Poetic Prompts05:00 Inside a Poetry Marathon: What It’s Like and What It Teaches08:00 Sustaining Creative Energy During Long Writing Sessions11:00 Writing Through Grief and Emotional Turning Points14:00 From Poetry to Mystery Novels: Trusting the Evolving Muse17:00 What Makes Poetry Powerful and Why It Still Matters20:00 Advice for Beginner Poets and What Wendie Wishes She Knew23:00 Where to Read More of Wendie’s WorkConnect with Wendie Donabie:🌿 Website (Poetry & Blog): https://wendiedonabie.ca🎨 Art Gallery: https://wendiedonabie.comJoin the Buildwriting Newsletter:📩 Want behind-the-scenes writing insights, poetry prompts, and creative tools? Subscribe here
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