The Creative If

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Home for my poetry and speculative Southern fiction, writerly musings, workshops, and "The Creative If" podcast. Join a growing community of curious readers, thinkers, and fellow creatives as we explore Creativity with a capital C!

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  • Full access to my e-books, audiobooks, and poetry right here on Substack
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  • $36 a year

About J. Martain

Author, podcaster, and writing coach who believes creative empathy is key to solving any problem! My stories explore themes of family and soul connections through characters who may or may not be human (and prefer not to be labeled).

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