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The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast

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10:25

Passport to Freedom, Passport to Fear

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/10

In this episode Laura confronts unexpected fears while renewing her passport in a changed America, concluding with reflective writing prompts for readers.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can subscribe here:

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4:52

An Antidote to Despair

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/05/03

In this episode, Author Laura Davis shares a powerful poetry-based writing prompt to help you discover joy despite challenging times. Features poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer.Dedicated to helping others explore creative practice, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is an American poet, associated with Colorado. She was Poet Laureate of San Miguel County, Colorado from 2006–2010, and was named Poet Laureate of Colorado's Western Slope by the Telluride Institute from 2015–2017. You can subscribe to

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6:21

There Are So Many Ways to Feel Triggered Right Now

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/04/26

In this episode, Laura provides this guided writing prompt to help you transform anxiety into resilience. Explore your unique sources of strength—from ancestral wisdom to personal experiences—during politically turbulent times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and

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9:42

What Does It Mean to Have Grit In an Ongoing Emergency?

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2025/04/19

In this episode, Laura's powerful story shows how the grit we develop overcoming personal challenges equips us with the resilience needed to face today's uncertain world.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and creativity.You can

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6:26

I'm Standing on the Edge of...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/04/12

In this episode, Laura shares an intimate exploration of living on life's precipice: facing personal challenges, political upheaval, & a transformative writing prompt to explore your own edges.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience

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6:03

I Might Have Cancer Again

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/04/05

In this episode, Laura shares her unexpected revelation as a cancer survivor. After 18 years cancer-free, my mammogram showed something concerning. Surprisingly, facing mortality isn't what terrifies me now—it's our divided world. You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and

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5:33

Reclaiming Joy

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/29

In this episode, Laura explores powerful techniques to reclaim joy amid chaos with this inspirational writing exercise. Learn how to celebrate life's small pleasures despite uncertainty.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience and

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7:28

What They Can't Take Away From Me

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/22

In this episode, Laura explores how when devastation rains down from those in power, our resistance rises. This fierce essay declares what remains untouchable despite the ease of destruction.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage, resilience

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5:11

Build Community as If Your Life Depends on It—Because...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/15

In this episode, Laura shares a personal how a story of women supporting each other through community inspires a thoughtful writing prompt on building meaningful connections as acts of resistance in uncertain times.You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to

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5:35

Gaining Perspective in a World We've Never Faced Before

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/08

In this episode, Laura explores how daily walks in nature offer peaceful perspective during political uncertainty, reminding us our troubles are just a moment in the vast timeline of existence. You can find information about Laura’s writing classes, workshops, and international retreats at: https://lauradavis.net/Subscribe to The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis on Substack to receive regular posts like these, as well as beautifully curated poems, essays, and photographs to build courage,

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6:58

What Makes a Great Writing Prompt?

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2025/03/08

You may wonder why you should bother to use writing prompts—let’s face it; a lot of typical ones are boring. You may also assume that prompts are only appropriate for beginners; but I’ve found them invaluable for writers at every level. In my decades responding to prompts and creating and personalizing them for my students, I’ve learned a lot about what makes an effective, compelling, truth-producing prompt.Listen now to discover what I learned.You can find Laura Davis at:

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9:59

Start Here! Welcome to the Writer's Journey

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/07

The Writer's Journey Podcast Notes - Episode: Meet Laura DavisEpisode OverviewIn this intimate introduction episode, seven-time bestselling author Laura Davis welcomes listeners to The Writer's Journey and shares her remarkable story of transformation from trauma survivor to internationally recognized writing teacher and memoir specialist.About Laura DavisLaura Davis is a seven-time bestselling author, memoir writer, writing teacher, and workshop leader who has dedicated four decades to helping

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17:38

If You Want to Mine the Deepest Material in Your...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this video, I describe in detail:* the benefit of writing prompts* who writing prompts are intended for* the how: crucial steps in successfully responding to a writing prompt* why it’s essential to separate the creator from the editor* how writing prompts can increase your versatility and nimbleness as a writer* what it means to “go for the jugular”* why you should never cross out in a first draft* how to find “the story under the story”* four phrases that will break through any block and help

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8:31

What's Broken?

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Today, I share a favorite poem and a writing prompt inspired by that poem. The poet is Dorianne Laux. I first became aware of her work 40 years ago, when she submitted a poem for publication in the first edition of The Courage to Heal. I’ve followed her work ever since. I love her powerful, eloquent voice.This is one of her poems that I’ve often used as the basis of a writing prompt for my students. What I love about prompts like this is that you can take them anywhere. This is a public episode. If

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14:26

How to Keep Yourself Safe While Writing About the...

The Writer"s Journey with Laura Davis Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this video, I discuss a dozen concrete steps you can take when you’re approaching tough, traumatic or potentially triggering subject matter in your writing. I discuss the following strategies in depth:* Use timed writings and stop when the predetermined time is over. Knowing there is an ending time can give you permission to dive deeply into your writing. Knowing there is a time to stop builds a natural container. Even ten minutes can be intense and revealing. Open-ended writing time can leave

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