Creativity
The No-Excuse 100-Word Writing Challenge
Join me for the No-Excuse 100-Word Writing Challenge. The objective is to move beyond creative block and procrastination to craft a micro story in a few minutes. In doing so, you can reprogram the limiting belief that you are creatively blocked, lack enough time to write, and you’re a hack with no talent.
Read More ...How to Find Inspiration Locally
Although I often receive inspiration by spending quiet time reading a book, I sometimes need to leave the house and set out on an adventure. Such inspiration doesn’t require that I travel to some distant natural wonder; I simply need to leave my current space for somewhere with new stimulation. This could be a walk…
Read More ...How to Find Inspiration in the New and Unknown
For the past week, I’ve been living somewhere new. A close friend has left the country to visit his dying father, and I’m dog- and house-sitting in his absence. For the past week, I’ve been living somewhere new. A close friend has left the country to visit his dying father, and I’m dog- and house-sitting…
Read More ...How Bad Ideas Create Good Stories
Sometimes writing can be like dating: the grass always seems to be greener at another table with a fatter wallet or bigger boobage. One of the biggest fears at the beginning of a writing project is whether or not a story idea is any good. Sure, the flash of inspiration you experienced last night while…
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