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Feb 26
3 min

A Few of My Favorite (Creative) Things...

Maybe I'm just nosy, but I wonder all the time about the tools other creatives use every day. I love reading reviews on different art...

Feb 16
1 min

Creative Freedom Writing Workshop

If you've ever felt trapped or stuck, exploring creative freedom could be the key to opening up new avenues of creative expression!...

Jan 29
2 min

Creative Confessions: Being Real

I strive to "be real," to be authentic in my daily undertakings ... Yet "being real" in my creative works is hard ...

Jan 23
1 min

Creative Confessions: Detached

Some days I feel euphoric about my work. I revel in the accomplishment of filling what was once a blank space with ink and shaping ideas...

Dec 17, 2020
3 min

Using the Senses to Bring Your Writing to Life

Description is one of the foundational elements of writing. Basic sentence structure and grammar help readers understand your writing,...

Dec 5, 2020
10 min

Getting Creative with Your Muse

The concept of the Muses comes to us from Ancient Greco-Roman mythology. According to the most popular tale, Zeus, in his usual fashion,...

Nov 24, 2020
6 min

Gratitude: Thank you, practice pieces

This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving in America, I like to take time to think about things I'm grateful for in different areas of my...

Sep 9, 2020
1 min

Creative Prompt: Using the Word NO!

I love to use a prompt along with a picture! Use either or a combination of both to kick start your writing! I'll also be posting a quick...

Mar 2, 2020
3 min

The Creative Life: Morning Routines

Other people's routines and the processes behind their creative (and non-creative) work fascinates me. It always has. Including how...

Nov 8, 2019
3 min

Writing exercise: Using Your Real-Life Antagonist

Over the past few weeks, I've been dealing with an unhappy person. This person is angry at someone else, and I got caught in the...

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