“I give writers permission to create literary misdemeanors.”In this episode author and founder of Writing from the Top of Your Head, Nina Hart, joins us to share her inspiring journey of reclaiming her creativity and finding her true voice as a writer. Nina is passionate about helping writers break free from the societal pressures and perfectionist standards that often stifle their creativity.Throughout the episode, Nina discusses her own struggles with writing and how she discovered the power of breaking the rules and embracing her unique style. Her award-winning book, "Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere," serves as a testament to the success that can come from letting go of literary conventions and allowing oneself to explore and create freely.As a Kaizen muse creativity coach, Nina shares valuable insights on how to cultivate a process-oriented approach to writing, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and deadlines while maintaining a sense of joy and playfulness in the creative process. She also addresses the issue of ageism in the writing community and encourages listeners to overcome these limitations, sharing examples of older individuals who have found fulfillment and success in their writing.Nina offers a variety of resources for those looking to tap into their creativity, including workshops, coaching, and her online program, "Writing from the Top of Your Head." She also provides practical tips, such as using prompts to evoke imagery and sensory experiences and suggests joining a writing group to share personal stories in a supportive environment.Join us for this engaging and uplifting conversation as Nina Hart inspires us to embrace our creativity, find our unique voices, and pursue our dreams regardless of age. Visit Nina's website writingfromthetopofyourhead.com, and be sure to subscribe to Nina's newsletter for access to her free monthly creativity chat and prompts class!If you found inspiration from this conversation, we’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.Listeners, please remember – you have so much to give – don’t let those internalized ageist beliefs prevent you from pursuing new dreams and opportunities – no matter your age.Tune in and let's crush ageism together!Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ TikTok: @andelyons JOIN DON’T BE CAGED BY YOUR AGE NEWSLETTERTo receive an alert whenever a new show is posted, please join the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age newsletter! Every month you’ll receive links to the podcast and helpful resources for creating possibilities for your unretirement days.Visit https://dontbecagedbyyourage.com and fill out the email form on the right side of the page.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65...