Tapping into our creativity around writing and around money can free us to pursue a more holistic and fulfilled life, and in today's show, Orna Ross talks about how to use F-R-E-E writing to break through your creative and money blocks.
In the introduction, I give a personal update about my new screenplay adaptation of Map of Shadows, as well as what I'm doing towards being a Healthy Writer.
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Orna Ross is a best selling and award-winning author of historical and literary fiction, a poet, and a nonfiction author of the “Go Creative” series. She's the founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and has been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Publishing,” by “The Bookseller,” the trade magazine of UK Publishers.
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Show Notes

* Orna explains F-R-E-E writing and why it matters for creatives

* Writing a letter to money. And receiving one back!

* How Orna's own journey is reflected in her Go Creative series of books

* Balancing all the aspects of a creative person, including the business side

* The important skill for young people to learn to carry them through life

You can find Orna at OrnaRoss.com and on Twitter @OrnaRoss. You can find the Go Creative series here.

Transcript of Interview with Orna Ross
Joanna: Hi everyone, I'm Joanna Penn from TheCreativePenn.com. And today, I'm back with Orna Ross. Hi, Orna.
Orna: Hi, Joanna. Hello, everyone.
Joanna: So just a little introduction.
Orna is a best selling and award-winning author of historical and literary fiction, a poet, and a nonfiction author of the “Go Creative” series. She's the founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and has been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Publishing,” by “The Bookseller,” the trade magazine of UK Publishers.
She's also my friend and creative mentor, and I'm thrilled to have her back on the show. Orna, this must be your fourth time on the podcast.