Month: March 2019
What I’m Reading – March Update
It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of March. I hope wherever you’re at, spring has arrived. (Well, unless you’re in the southern…
4 Ways To Add Tension To Your Fiction
Working through the second draft of my novel, one of the biggest areas I found needed more work was in finding ways to add more…
Pinterest Fail: How Image Driven Social Network Platforms Influence the Creative Process
Pinterest fail! How many times have you seen your friends joke about trying a craft project or decorating a cake like something they saw on…
Why I Can’t Listen to Music When I Write
I love music. There’s nothing like being at a live concert. Whether it’s a favorite band or solo performer, a great symphony, or a local…
Shake It Up: Why Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Boosts Creativity
Creatives are creatures of habit. We often work alone. And we have processes and routines. But when those routines become stagnant, creativity also becomes stagnant….
Six Ways Creative Leaders Are Changing Business
Once upon a time, business leaders thought creativity didn’t belong in the board room. Then, everything changed. Young people started their own companies. They gave…
Finding Hope On the Other Side of Grief – Lessons From My Friend’s Journey With Cancer
This has been a tough week. Let me rephrase – This has been a downright gut-wrenching week. A friend, someone I have known more than…
