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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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With creativity, sometimes you just need a little encouragement. To that end, I’ve compiled six of my favourite quotes about creativity and the creative mindset. Feel free to share these! I created them, but I don’t care about attribution. Just enjoy – and create! One note: I verified these quotes to the best of my
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