The Secret to Writing Your Best Work: Rest

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re talking about something our culture often dismisses but your writing life desperately needs: rest. In this episode, I’ll share why rest matters, how you can create more of it—even when life feels full—and the surprising lessons I learned during my own summer break. Grab your pen and notebook and get ready to explore the radical power of doing less.Episode Highlights1:26: Why I Decided to Take a Month Off5:30: Connecting with Your Inner Compass10:23: The 3 S’s of Rest 15:23: Why Doing Less Can Lead to More 18:15: My Biggest Takeaways21:44 Three Ways to Capture Your Best Ideas Resources for this Episode: Learn about Marie ForleoTips for Improving Your Sleep HygieneJulia Cameron on the Benefit of Morning Pages Do You Need a Rest Before You Rest by Tia LevingsBuilding Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production