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When the Story Won't Let You Sleep: The Haunting of Creative Ideas | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the phenomenon of creative ideas that refuse to stay quiet, often arriving as intrusive thoughts at 3 a.m. This is not insomnia or anxiety, but a signal from your subconscious demanding attention. If you are a writer, editor, filmmaker, or any kind of creator who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or haunted by unfinished stories, this episode offers a new framework for understanding creative blocks. Instead of viewing these midnight visitors as glitches, Caoimhe reframes them as 'intruders' that only appear when ignored, urging…
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