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The Road Unwritten

Carole Budgen

Exploring the creative road — in fiction, in life, and in ourselves.

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    Novelist and essay writer exploring how creativity helps us make sense of life. I share reflections on writing and resilience, and work as a somatic coach helping people move through procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt.

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