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One of the most common and perennial of all New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Holiday overindulgence and time off can leave us feeling undisciplined and unwell. But did you know that, in addition to trimming your waistline, exercising … Continued
Looking to get back on track with self-care, and take your creative pursuits to the next level? As the new year begins, consider the link between nutrition and creativity. I know, I know, there’s the bohemian ideal of the starving … Continued
Ask almost anyone and you’ll get the same answer: “What’s [insert holiday] all about?” Time spent with family and close friends! But, often, we hit the event at the same speed with which we’ve tackled all our preparations, and the … Continued
Last week, I shared a few ways to incorporate December’s magic into your creative projects. For centuries, people have grappled with the season’s opposites and have expressed that tension with rich characters, themselves dichotomies of light and dark. I can … Continued
In creative work, we often contrast different qualities. Some of our favorite characters are walking, talking dichotomies. The most famous masterpieces in art are opposites nestled together on one canvas. In music, few things are as thrilling as an unexpected … Continued
It’s October! Also known as #NaNoPrepMo !! This will be the first year in a long time I won’t be joining the wordy hordes in “Thirty Days of Literary Abandon”. I’m sad, but also super excited. The reason I won’t … Continued
When was the last time you experienced a magic moment? I just listened to the most incredible podcast with John Vroman and Jeff Kaylor. I burned through half a post-it pad taking notes. (Sudsy, soggy notes… I was also cleaning … Continued
I. Love. Color. It’s one of my favorite topics to study. (I even did a science fair project on color when I was in high school.) But I started to wonder lately — does color affect creativity? And how? … Continued
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the seemingly unlimited possibilities for your creative project? Too many creative choices — sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? But technology offers such a multitude of new tools, resources, and doodads, it can … Continued
Have you ever thought about attending a conference but wondered if it would be worth the time and money? The truth is, attending a conference can benefit you in ways you might not expect. When I’ve attended writers’ … Continued