Episode 73: Writer wellness with Joy E. Held

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Things are about to kick into high gear, with NaNoWriMo next month and the holidays coming soon after. It’s the time of year when healthy practices get forgotten.

But what should you do to say well both physically and mentally as a writer? I chatted with author of Writer Wellness, Joy E. Held, about great practices to keep you well and how creativity is affected by and intertwined with your physical and mental wellbeing. Have a listen!

Also in pre-Nano announcements, don’t miss out on my upcoming NaNoWriMo Prep Challenge, happening right in my Facebook group for writers next week. Even if you aren’t participating in Nano, it’s a great kickoff to whatever your November writing goals may be.

About Joy:

JOY E. HELD is a wife, mom, nana, published author, and yogi. She graduated from Seton Hill University with an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction, as well as Glenville State College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. Additionally, she is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher-500+ (E-RYT-500) with Yoga Alliance, and a certified journal facilitator for Journal to the Self/Center for Journal Therapy. Joy is published widely in newspapers, literary magazines, and a variety of arts trade journals including Yoga Journal, Dancer Magazine, Dance Teacher Now, Juggler’s World, Gambit Journal, and Dance Teacher of London. She is a regular contributor of book reviews for BlueInk.com. She resides in West Virginia and enjoys journal writing, walking, herb gardening, and reading.

Find more at Joy’s website.