Category: Kindling Creativity
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Creative Space
“The Crows Nest creative residency has given me a sense of validation of my role and worth as a creator in an industry where rewards can be few and far between.”
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A Room of One’s Own
Ever since Virginia Woolf put it out there, a Room of One’s Own has topped most female creatives’ wish list. It’s where one can find solitude, and solitude begets industry. Out of nothing comes something, and that something is art. At least that’s what’s supposed to happen. If art isn’t happening, perhaps it’s because one of…
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Cabinets of Curiosity
Why do cabinets of curiosity fascinate me? What did I find in my grandfather’s basement? Read on to find out…
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Book Review: Big Magic – Creativity Explored
Big Magic is an excellent addition to a writer’s (or any creative’s) desk. Here’s why I loved it…
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Creativity Pep Talk: Dream Big
The Procurement & Care of a Big Dream. Here’s a pep talk for creatives of all types.
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Three Important Insights from The Artist’s Way
I’m back! And during my hiatus, I’ve done Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, a 12-week course designed to “discover and recover your creative self.” Was it 12 weeks well spent?
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Creativity Prescription
Feeling saggy and flat in the creativity department? Is your muse off counting stars while you’re contemplating dust motes and peeling paint? Good news: Motivation is within reach. Invest time in your interests!
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The Creative Power of Restrictions
Restrictions can unleash creativity. It seems counter-intuitive. Absolute freedom seems as if it should loosen us up, but what gets us going are boundaries to bounce against.
Alison Stegert 