Eva's Notes: Planting a Seed
A newsletter about writing, art and living more creatively
Sorry for the radio silence: I've been spreading myself too thin, traveling, and then getting sick. But I'm back!
I recently posted this on my insta and was suprised to see it resonated with so many people. It's a lovely illo by Lindsay Arakawa, who you should definitely follow.
It got a few comments and quite a few insta story reshares, probably because it gets to the root of what many creatives struggle with. There's this idea you have, and you instantly want it to be perfect. No rough drafts, no mistakes. Or maybe you start a new project and you instantly want everyone to love it — from day one.
This is not to be salty: I AM THE EXACT SAME WAY. I struggle, often, with cultivating patience. So I loved this reminder. And it was cool to see it resonated with other people as well.
I encourage you to plant a tiny seed this week: even if it's just writing down an idea you've had floating in your head. Or dedicating a few more minutes to reading before bed. Or buying a new planner so you can keep track of your goals. Whatever small step, do it without the pressure of it leading to something amazing right away. And congratulate yourself, after, for at least doing that much.
xoxo,
Your favorite small but feisty writer
Eva
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Recent Work
Interview with Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo's YA novel "With the Fire on High" is out now. I chatted with her about the book for Bustle.
Interview with Lilliam Rivera
Girl gangs, dystopia, upended gender roles. I talked to Lilliam Rivera about "Dealing in Dreams" for Shondaland.
Facebook followers 👀
I'm doing some how-to tech articles for Business Insider. Here's one on seeing who follows you on Facebook.
What I'm Reading
Articles:
These Smithsonian Archival Photos Show Famous Artists with their Cats by Jacqui Palumbo via Artsy
123 Astronaut, a Little Tokyo kiosk gallery currently displaying a very unusual egg by Carolina Miranda via LA Times
Books:
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land // a touching and important read on poverty, single motherhood, writing and surviving
Fade Into You by Nikki Darling // a great LA novel on youth, complicated family dynamics, music and writing
Quote of the Week
"An artist is not special. An artist is an ordinary person who can take ordinary things and make them special."
— Ruth Asawa
