London Writers' Salon #059: Madeleine Dore — Rethinking Writing Ruts & Routines, Imperfect Creative Processes, Substack, Blogging, Creative Cycles
May 20, 2023
Writer Madeleine Dore discusses rethinking writing routines, embracing imperfection in creative processes, and her unique approach to Substack. She explores the importance of embracing micro-ambitions, flexibility in daily routines, and overcoming writing challenges in the creative process.
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Grandmother's Encouragement
- Madeleine Dore's grandmother encouraged her to never stop writing after reading her childhood stories.
- This positive feedback ignited Madeleine's passion, but she experienced a pause in her writing during her teenage years.
Return to Writing
- After journalism school, Madeleine pursued a recycled fashion business before returning to writing.
- An internship with Art Rebels in Copenhagen reignited her passion for interviewing and profiling creatives.
Extraordinary Routines Day One
- Madeleine's 'day one' for Extraordinary Routines involved overcoming procrastination and perfectionism.
- A friend's advice ("done is better than perfect") helped her transcribe her first interview and launch the project on Squarespace.