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Dear Writer
Book • 2025
Dear Writer provides tools for artists of all experience levels by breaking down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope.
Each element is explored through inspiring essays and generative writing prompts, making it accessible to various genres and areas of life.
The book is inspired by Maggie Smith's twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life.
Each element is explored through inspiring essays and generative writing prompts, making it accessible to various genres and areas of life.
The book is inspired by Maggie Smith's twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life.
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; it contains poems, memoir, and advice for creative life.


Ryan Holiday

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Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 1)
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as a book containing poems, memoir, and advice for creative life.


Ryan Holiday

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Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 2)
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as a helpful guide for navigating the creative process.

Andy J. Pizza

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505 - How Demystifying Your Craft can Enhance the Magic with Maggie Smith
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as her latest book.


Ryan Holiday

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"You Can't Parent Without Hope" | Maggie Smith
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as a book that helped her with tasks at home, particularly with starting and finishing tasks.

Amy Hardin

Title: Maggie Smith on Art and the Gift of Our Attention