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		<description>In this podcast, Christina and Stefka talk (a lot) about their shared love for writing, creativity, and all related topics. Discussions may range from how to abolish writer’s blocks to why your inner critic is not invited to the next brainstorming meeting.</description>
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	<title>Quest 15: Ella Voss on Writing and Finding Magic in Everyday Life</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this special episode, we interview Ella Voss, the author of "Like a Fox to a Swallow" and "Almost Happy." Ella shares insights on finding time and prioritizing writing, empathizing with characters, and the emotional and craft-related challenges, as well as the importance of belonging to a writing group for feedback and support. Through Voss's unique blend of contemporary themes and magical realism, the podcast explores the intersection of life influences on art, the value of empathy in writing, and the challenges and rewards of hybrid publishing.]]></description>
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	<title>Quest 14: Dealing with Rejection</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/11/15/dealing-with-rejection/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Handling Rejection Like a Pro: A Guide to Coping with Writing Setbacks. Rejection is an inevitable part of a writer's journey, but it doesn't have to be disheartening. In this podcast, we'll share practical strategies and insights on how to deal with rejection of your writing. Learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones on your path to success.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Handling Rejection Like a Pro: A Guide to Coping with Writing Setbacks. Rejection is an inevitable part of a writers journey, but it doesnt have to be disheartening. In this podcast, well share practical strategies and insights on how to deal with reject]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Handling Rejection Like a Pro: A Guide to Coping with Writing Setbacks. Rejection is an inevitable part of a writer's journey, but it doesn't have to be disheartening. In this podcast, we'll share practical strategies and insights on how to deal with rejection of your writing. Learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones on your path to success.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Quest 13: Sh*tty First Drafts</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/10/02/shtty-first-drafts/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Discover the Power of Shitty First Drafts: Is Imperfection the key to writing success? In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of whether aspiring writers should embrace the concept of "shitty first drafts" as a crucial step in the creative process. Explore the arguments for and against this approach and find out how imperfection might just be the key to unlocking your writing potential.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Discover the Power of Shitty First Drafts: Is Imperfection the key to writing success? In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of whether aspiring writers should embrace the concept of shitty first drafts as a crucial step in the creative proce]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Poetry Side Quest: Without Judgment &#8211; Anna Fitzgerald</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/09/16/poetry-side-quest-without-judgment-anna-fitzgerald/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Without Judgment" by Anna Fitzgerald. ]]></description>
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	<title>Quest 12: How to Get Published in Lit Mags</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/09/01/how-to-submit-and-publish-in-lit-mags/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we delve into the world of literary magazines and explore the process of submitting your pieces. Discover the ins and outs of preparing your work, crafting a cover letter, and selecting the right magazines for your writing. From building your writing resume to fighting imposter syndrom, we'll uncover the myriad of reasons why you should bother submitting your literary gems. Tune in now and take the first step towards sharing your voice with the world.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we delve into the world of literary magazines and explore the process of submitting your pieces. Discover the ins and outs of preparing your work, crafting a cover letter, and selecting the right magazines for your writing. From building]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Poetry Side Quest: My Next Life &#8211; Dwight Okita</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/08/15/poetry-side-quest-my-next-life-dwight-okita/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "My Next Life" by Dwight Okita. Find out more about the author at https://www.dwightokita.com/ ]]></description>
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	<title>Quest 11: CQ Interview with CB Droege</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/07/31/cb-droege-interview/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this special episode, Stefka and Christina interview CB Droege about his submission process, writing techniques, AI tools, and more. Additionally, CB discusses his latest anthology and it's unique take on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this special episode, Stefka and Christina interview CB Droege about his submission process, writing techniques, AI tools, and more. Additionally, CB discusses his latest anthology and its unique take on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this special episode, Stefka and Christina interview CB Droege about his submission process, writing techniques, AI tools, and more. Additionally, CB discusses his latest anthology and it's unique take on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special episode, Stefka and Christina interview CB Droege about his submission process, writing techniques, AI tools, and more. Additionally, CB discusses his latest anthology and it's unique take on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Poetry Side Quest: We Are More: Confession I &#8211; Sara Abou Rashed</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/07/15/poetry-side-quest-we-are-moreconfession-i-sara-abou-rashed/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "We Are More: Confession I" by Sara Abou Rashed. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem We Are More: Confession I by Sara Abou Rashed. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "We Are More: Confession I" by Sara Abou Rashed. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "We Are More: Confession I" by Sara Abou Rashed. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 10: Ten Tips for Writing Dialogue</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/06/30/ten-tips-for-writing-dialogue/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=897</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, these tips will elevate your storytelling and engage your readers. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to crafting compelling dialogue.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether youre a beginner or a seaso]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, these tips will elevate your storytelling and engage your readers. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to crafting compelling dialogue.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CQ-Dialogue-Episode.mp3" length="49918321" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, these tips will elevate your storytelling and engage your readers. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to crafting compelling dialogue.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-6.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-6.png</url>
		<title>Quest 10: Ten Tips for Writing Dialogue</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Join Christina and Stefka on this episode of Creative Questers as they share their top ten tips for writing captivating dialogue. Discover the art of balanced dialogue tags and avoid common pitfalls such as info dumps. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, these tips will elevate your storytelling and engage your readers. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to crafting compelling dialogue.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-6.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Poetry Side Quest: Invisible Work &#8211; Alison Luterman</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/06/14/poetry-side-quest-invisible-work-alison-luterman/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=884</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Invisible Work" by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem Invisible Work by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Invisible Work" by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CQ-Poetry-SQ-Invisible-Work-Alison-Luterman.mp3" length="3717294" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Invisible Work" by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-4.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-4.png</url>
		<title>Poetry Side Quest: Invisible Work &#8211; Alison Luterman</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Invisible Work" by Alison Luterman to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-4.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 9: The Value of Writing Communities</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/05/30/the-value-of-writing-communities/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=835</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CQ-Episode-Communities.mp3" length="42261015" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! ]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-3.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-3.png</url>
		<title>Quest 9: The Value of Writing Communities</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Christina and Stefka will talk about the value of writing communities. They should know, they met in one! ]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-3.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Poetry Side Quest: Daphne &#8211; Ellora Sutton</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/05/15/poetry-side-quest-daphne-ellora-sutton/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=810</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Daphne" by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem Daphne by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Daphne" by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Poetry-Side-Quest-4-Daphne-Ellora-Sutton.mp3" length="3812438" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Daphne" by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-2.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Poetry Side Quest: Daphne &#8211; Ellora Sutton</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Daphne" by Ellora Sutton to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-2.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 8: 10 Tips For Finishing Your Writing Project</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/04/30/how-to-finish-writing-projects/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=830</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Creative-Questers-on-Finishing-Things.mp3" length="39391984" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-1.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-1.png</url>
		<title>Quest 8: 10 Tips For Finishing Your Writing Project</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, Stefka and Christina provide ten tips on how to finish your writing projects and share how Stefka turned her writing process around.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Poetry Side Quest: 7th Nerve by Rhiannon Hooson</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/04/15/poetry-side-quest-7th-nerve-rhiannon-hooson/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=768</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "7th Nerve" by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem 7th Nerve by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "7th Nerve" by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Poetry-Side-Quest-7th-Nerve-Rhiannon-Hoosen.mp3" length="4321033" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "7th Nerve" by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-2-1.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-2-1.png</url>
		<title>Poetry Side Quest: 7th Nerve by Rhiannon Hooson</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "7th Nerve" by Rhiannon Hooson to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more about the author at www.creativequesters.com]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails-2-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 7: 10 Ways to Fight Perfectionism</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/03/31/how-to-fight-perfectionism/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=779</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the "zero draft," we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, and overcoming the need for perfection.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the zero draft, we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<itunes:title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Combat Perfectionism in Writing / 7]]></itunes:title>
	<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the "zero draft," we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, and overcoming the need for perfection.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Episode-on-Perfectionism.mp3" length="42627087" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the "zero draft," we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, and overcoming the need for perfection.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png</url>
		<title>Quest 7: 10 Ways to Fight Perfectionism</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we discuss the myths, dangers, and signs of perfectionism. From free writing to the "zero draft," we offer practical tips and tools for dealing with perfectionism. Join us as we navigate the complexities of editing, finding inspiration, and overcoming the need for perfection.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Poetry Side Quest: Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means&#8230; by Ae Hee Lee</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/03/15/poetry-side-quest-green-card-by-ae-hee-lee/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=795</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support" by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://aeheeleekim.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support" by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://aeheeleekim.com/]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Episode-Poetry-SQ-Ae-Hee-Lee.mp3" length="4321033" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support" by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://aeheeleekim.com/]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png</url>
		<title>Poetry Side Quest: Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means&#8230; by Ae Hee Lee</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Green Card :: Evidence of Adequate Means of Financial Support" by Ae Hee Lee to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Ae Hee Lee at https://aeheeleekim.com/]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Podcast-Episode-Thumbnails.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 6: Let&#8217;s talk about Fanfiction</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/02/22/lets-talk-about-fanfiction/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=715</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In this episode, she will tell us more about her love for fanfiction.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In this episode, she will tell us more about her love for fanfiction.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fanfiction-Final.mp3" length="53374719" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In this episode, she will tell us more about her love for fanfiction.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-Episode-Thumbnails-15.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-Episode-Thumbnails-15.png</url>
		<title>Quest 6: Let&#8217;s talk about Fanfiction</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about fanfiction. It’s the genre that Stefka first started writing in and still enjoys dabbling in. The endless options, the sandboxes to play with and the community are all part of the reason, why she enjoys fanfiction. In this episode, she will tell us more about her love for fanfiction.]]></googleplay:description>
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<item>
	<title>Poetry Side Quest: Woods, and Us by Alison Brackenbury</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/02/15/poetry-side-quest-woods-and-us-alison-brackenbury/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=652</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Woods, and Us" by Alison Brackenbury to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Alison Brackenbury at https://alisonbrackenbury.wordpress.com/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem Woods, and Us by Alison Brackenbury to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Alison Brackenbury at https://alisonbrackenbury.wordpress.com/]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Woods, and Us" by Alison Brackenbury to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Alison Brackenbury at https://alisonbrackenbury.wordpress.com/]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this poetry side quest, Christina reads the poem "Woods, and Us" by Alison Brackenbury to get your creative juices flowing. Find out more at www.creativequesters.com and find out more about Alison Brackenbury at https://alisonbrackenbury.wordpress.com/]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-Episode-Thumbnails-10.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Quest 5: Let&#8217;s talk about memoirs</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2023/01/31/lets-talk-about-memoirs/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=151</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this episode, Christina tells us more about memoirs and everything you need to know about this wonderful genre.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this epi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this episode, Christina tells us more about memoirs and everything you need to know about this wonderful genre.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this episode, Christina tells us more about memoirs and everything you need to know about this wonderful genre.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode, we’ll talk about memoirs! Not only is Christina working on a memoir herself (Magicians, Cross-Dressers, and My Uterus), but she also runs the Memoir Mentors group, where people get together to work on their respective pieces. In this episode, Christina tells us more about memoirs and everything you need to know about this wonderful genre.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy-of-Episode-Thumbnails-8.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 4: How to write an author bio (Mini Quest)</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2022/12/27/how-to-write-an-author-bio/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=90</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than one way to craft your bio.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than o]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than one way to craft your bio.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Author-Bios.mp3" length="18140685" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than one way to craft your bio.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Quest 4: How to write an author bio (Mini Quest)</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[So how do you write an author bio? What do you do if you have no publications yet? What should actually be included in an author bio? This episode is a quickie which we tried to fill with all the answers to these questions. Of course there is more than one way to craft your bio.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 3: 10 ways to calm your inner critic</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2022/11/29/how-to-calm-your-inner-critic/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=84</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you feel like not a single word you write is good enough and really you should just stop. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that feeling and that annoying inner voice.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you feel like not a single word you write is good enough and really you should just stop. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that feeling and that annoying inner voice.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Creative-Questers-2-Inner-Critics-without-covid.mp3" length="43176635" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you feel like not a single word you write is good enough and really you should just stop. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that feeling and that annoying inner voice.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-1.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Quest 3: 10 ways to calm your inner critic</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Do you have that voice inside your head that will just not stop nagging you while you write? You are not alone with that feeling. The terms “inner critic” and “imposter syndrome” have floated around for quite a while. They describe the feeling when you feel like not a single word you write is good enough and really you should just stop. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that feeling and that annoying inner voice.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 2: Let&#8217;s Talk About NaNoWriMo (Mini Quest)</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2022/10/29/quest-2-lets-talk-about-nanowrimo-mini-quest/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=229</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly figure out for yourself, if you’d like to join it this year.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly figure out for yourself, if you’d like to join it this year.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NaNoWriMo-Finished-Episode.mp3" length="15597236" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly figure out for yourself, if you’d like to join it this year.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Quest 2: Let&#8217;s Talk About NaNoWriMo (Mini Quest)</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>0:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This episode is a short quest on a a topic that divides the writing community: To join NaNoWriMo or not to join? Listen as Christina and Stefka share their thoughts on the yearly challenge that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) poses and possibly figure out for yourself, if you’d like to join it this year.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Quest 1: 10 ways to find inspiration</title>
	<link>https://creativequesters.com/2022/09/29/10-ways-to-find-inspiration/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://creativequesters.com/?p=87</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest boards to a wonderful conversation with a close friend. Christina and Stefka discuss a few of the things that they do to get inspired.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest boards to a wonderful conversation with a close friend. Christina and Stefka discuss a few of the things that they do to get inspired.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Episode-1-Ideas-Edit-2.mp3" length="55143093" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest boards to a wonderful conversation with a close friend. Christina and Stefka discuss a few of the things that they do to get inspired.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Quest 1: 10 ways to find inspiration</title>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Christina + Stefka]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about inspiration – and how to get inspired! A lot of writers and creatives in general struggle with finding inspiration for their next project. But there is a lot of inspiration to be found in the world around us: From pinterest boards to a wonderful conversation with a close friend. Christina and Stefka discuss a few of the things that they do to get inspired.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://creativequesters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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