Do you find that you’re better at certain creative tasks depending on the time of day? I’ve noticed this about myself before, but never really thought to try applying it to my creative and work life until recently. Of course, while I’m lucky enough to be able to freelance, I can’t always decide to put …
Sorry, I’ve just always wanted to jokingly use the “one weird trick” trope. Although maybe in this case it’s not entirely a joke – nor is it all that weird. In 2018 I started writing a new novel, which I had so much fun with at the beginning. Yet I’ve been feeling out of sync …
If you’re anything like me as a creative entrepreneur, you’ve wondered how you can define your business and help you find your ideal clients or customers. For me, identifying a set of creative core principles has been the key in finding creative fulfillment while also keeping my business humming along nicely. My own creative core …
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Sometimes, creativity can be hard to pin down. Some creative people may not feel they can explain it well. Others don’t think they’re creative at all. Are you curious about how creativity works? I was too, so I did some investigating. Here are five facts about creativity, backed by research. Click on the infographic to …
A few years ago, I received a gift that has become a surprising staple for me as a writer, and as a creative person in general. In 2016, I was writing The Quiet is Loud, my novel featuring a woman who uses tarot cards as a cover for her prophetic dreams. I bought a tarot …
COVID-19 quarantine has really done a number on us. Many of us are distracted and frustrated, but also feeling pressure to be productive. I’ve definitely felt that pressure too, but have found a few gentle ways to keep my creativity going during quarantine. I use the isolation in my work The isolation that comes from …
Unending thanks to freelance graphic designer Catherine Toews for my business’ fantastic new logo! For years I had been using something I’d kind of slapped together myself without much thought, but Catherine helped me get on the right track. After a few discussions about what I wanted out of my logo and the kinds of things …
