Category: Inspiration
Finding a Moment Of Hope During a Moment of Darkness: How Amy Downs Survived and Learned to Thrive After the Oklahoma City Bombing
Moments. A brief period in time that changes everything. Some moments we celebrate. Some moments we mourn. And other moments are unimaginable. That’s what happened…
Springing Into a New Season: What I’m Looking Forward to This Season (and a Few Things I’m Not)
Spring is springing. Spring is a season of growth and renewal. As the calendar heads toward April, thoughts turn towards outdoor activities and home projects….
What’s In a Name?: How To Create the Perfect Name For Your Characters
“What’s in a name? that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet What’s in…
Taking the Road Less Traveled: In Search of Unexpected Stories Close to Home
I shall be saying this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the…
Why You Need To Take Your Work On a Field Trip
When it comes to creative work, most professionals will tell you it’s important to establish routines. That includes having a designated work space. Whether you…
Why Your Story Matters – Celebrating National Writing Day
Your story matters. Whether you’re writing a fiction novel, a non-fiction guide, a memoir, or a book of poetry, you have a unique story to…
Six Simple Ways to Become A Lifelong Learner
Be a lifelong learner. Have you ever heard someone give this advice, or seen it listed as a desired skill on a job posting? Becoming…
Pinterest Fail: How Image Driven Social Network Platforms Influence the Creative Process
Pinterest fail! How many times have you seen your friends joke about trying a craft project or decorating a cake like something they saw on…
I’m Bored!: Why It’s Okay To Let Yourself Be Bored
I’m so bored! If you’re a parent, I assume you’re familiar with that phrase coming from your kids. And adults stuck in mundane jobs or…
How Creativity Heals When Your World Turns Upside Down
Your world has been turned upside down. Whether it’s a divorce, a medical diagnosis, a death of a loved one, or a job layoff, we…
