Chase Your Creative Heroes This Summer
How well do you know your heroes? Last year was the summer I stalked Mark Twain. It started by chance, with me browsing at the library. I spotted the audiobook, Mark Twain: A Life by Ron … Continued
3 Ways to Slow Down and Savor Summer
Do you remember the delicious last day of school, your entire unspoiled summer break stretched out before you? Can you feel the tantalizing approach of lazy days and relaxation? I love the cyclical nature of working at school! I still … Continued
Find Inspiration In Your Family’s Past
Is there anything more fascinating than your own family’s past? A few years ago, I started doing a little genealogy. I say a little, because I thought my family tree would be pretty simple, but the branches really, well, branched. … Continued
Use Creative Rest to Increase Your Productivity
For Creatives, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our passion and focus on our long-term goals. We race along, balancing the demands of daily life with our commitment to carve out as much time for our project as possible, … Continued
How to Find the Right Mentor
In the last post, I told you the reasons it’s crucial to have a mentor. But how do you find the right person? And how do you approach them? Here are a few considerations when searching for a mentor … Continued
5 Ways to Nurture Creativity in Your Life
Creativity is one of those things — like math skills — that people think they’re either blessed with at birth or forever lacking. What a burden we place on ourselves! The truth is, with practice and intention, creativity can be … Continued
Celebrate March Holidays
I’m a sucker for holidays, especially during the gray months. Any excuse to add a little zing of color and some tasty treats — I’m in! Maybe it’s my time in the classroom, but these little reasons to celebrate can … Continued
Decluttering for Creatives
Is decluttering for Creatives different, somehow? This is a photo I pinned to represent my ideal office. So far, I have the chair. (And only because the local TJ Maxx had one perched on a display while I was there to … Continued
The #1 Question Writers are Asked
It’s the question writers are asked over and over again. You know the one. *** “Where do you get your ideas?” I think the reason this question grates is because the underlying suggestion is that some people are … Continued
