Creepy, Cozy, & Wonderfully Weird with Jarod K. Anderson — Write Now Podcast Episode 171

If you're sailing on stormy seas (literally, writerly, mentally, or otherwise), you're going to want Jarod K. Anderson as your guide. Author, poet, and creator of ‪@TheCryptoNaturalist‬ podcast, Jarod shares his insights with us this week on his writing process, the impact of mental health on creativity, and his unconventional path to publishing success.

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00:00 Introduction
01:15 Jarod Anderson's Early Writing Journey
02:40 The Birth of the CryptoNaturalist
05:57 Balancing Multiple Writing Genres
17:46 Navigating Mental Health and Creativity
22:09 Letting Go of All-or-Nothing Thinking
22:20 Understanding the Stages of Change
23:01 Data Over Morality in Personal Growth
24:15 Adapting Writing Practices
25:08 Collaborating with Your Brain
27:27 Current Writing Projects
28:41 Pitching and Deadlines
30:18 Teaching and Sharing Writing Advice
34:45 Nature and Mental Health in Writing
35:51 The Joy and Challenge of Writing
38:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts