The creative journey often filled with unexpected twists and turns. There’s no one way to be a creative person or to live creatively. Anne Ditmeyer’s new book, “Override: What If There’s Another Way? A Pocket Playbook for Possibility,” offers a refreshing perspective on embracing creativity while navigating life’s challenges and about making your creative journey your own.
Unleashing Your Inner Creative
Anne Ditmeyer begins her journey from the heart of Paris, where her love for teaching workshops and conducting creative coaching sessions laid the foundation for her book. The book is not a mere instruction manual but a workbook and invitation to discover your own unique path. “Override” serves as a permission slip to explore creativity in ways that might not always match what ‘society’ says is correct.
From Teaching to Publishing: An Untraditional Path
Anne’s journey to publishing “Override” was as unconventional as the book itself. Opting to self-publish, she sidestepped traditional publishing avenues to avoid long timelines and external validation hurdles. Instead, she utilizes platforms like Lulu.com for print-on-demand, which resonates with her theme of reducing waste and sustaining creativity at every step. Anne’s approach shows that there’s merit in finding alternative routes that suit your unique goals.
Transforming Mindset: The Key to Creativity
One of the standout themes in “Override” is the power of mindset. Anne explains that our minds often hold us back due to ingrained societal beliefs and self-doubt. Through her workshops, she has observed that the biggest barriers to creativity are often the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible. The book emphasizes the importance of changing this narrative—taking a new action to get a new outcome, and thus overriding our default ways of thinking.
Play and Connection: Essential Ingredients
Anne champions the concepts of play and connection as central to the creative process. Her book integrates little activities and reflections, such as the whimsical idea of “banana mapping,” to encourage readers to step out of their comfort zones and embrace playful exploration. Additionally, she highlights the value of group interactions and community, sharing insights from her three-month Mapping Your Path programs where participants mutually unlock creative potential.
Practical Advice for Aspiring Authors
Anne shares pragmatic advice for those looking to publish their own books. She stresses the importance of showing up for yourself, finding fun in the process, and not relying on word count as the sole measure of progress. She also recommends utilizing resources like the London Writer’s Salon and the Alliance of Independent Authors for guidance. The key is to gather pieces of wisdom along the way and use what resonates with your journey.
“Override” is more than a book; it’s a call to action for anyone seeking to unlock their creative potential and find a new path. Anne Ditmeyer’s inspiring story and her insights on creativity and self-publishing provide valuable lessons about trusting yourself and embracing discomfort to grow. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or someone simply looking to inject more creativity into your life, “Override” offers a refreshing perspective on how to navigate and embrace the creative journey. Discover more about “Override” and how it can guide you on the path to possibility. Visit override-book.com to get your copy today and start your journey towards a more creative life.
Don’t forget – OVERRIDE! is the La Vie Creative Book Club pick for September! We will be talking with Anne about her book LIVE on Zoom on September 29th at 5pm Paris, 11am EST, 8 am PST. All are welcome to join, even if you haven’t purchased or read OVERRIDE! yet. Join the book club for free by signing up here! Anne will also be leading us through her signature creativity exercise, banana mapping! Be sure to bring a banana and a ball point pen to join in!
