When it comes to writing and illustrating, we often focus on traits and emotions such patience, perseverance, persistence.

But what about desire?

Desire is an emotion that's often overlooked. But in order to finish a large, demanding project such as a novel, our desire to get to the end must be strong.

If our desire is waning, we need to refuel it.

In this episode, I share some stories about the huge role desire has played in my creative process and suggest an exercise that might help you harness your desire, too!

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