Here's the interesting thing I've learned throughout my experiences with burnout: Often, when you're struggling with it, it feels impossible to see the way out. Chances are, however, your instincts are telling you exactly what your solution is. And that solution may involve something similar to, yet entirely different from, whatever it was that burned... Continue Reading →
Brightening things up
Writing is easily my number one creative outlet, and photography is my second. But here's the thing: Every once in a while, I crave a little something different. I think everyone does. Or nearly everyone. It's human nature to want to mix things up a little bit. Last weekend, I did that by painting a... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert
With the number of books I have waiting to be read on my shelf, it's rare that I borrow a book from someone else. Once in a while, though, there's one that a friend will tell me I need to read, one that they say I'll love, and they'll insist that I take it home... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: Dips in creativity and subplots
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: Creative slumps
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →