Category: Creativity
How Learning to Laugh at Yourself Makes You a Better Writer
Last weekend, I saw a performance of Something Rotten!, a Broadway musical now touring the United States. For those not familiar with this show, the…
When Do You Know It’s Time to Switch Gears?
Feel like your wires get crossed because you have so much going on? There’s an old adage about always finishing what you start. For the…
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…
7 Tips For An Instant (and Healthy) Energy Boost
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Need a quick break from your work? Whether you work in a traditional office or work from home, there will be days…
I’m Bored!: Why It’s Okay To Let Yourself Be Bored
I’m so bored! If you’re a parent, I assume you’re familiar with that phrase coming from your kids. And adults stuck in mundane jobs or…
Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A picture is worth a thousand words, or at least that’s how the saying goes. But when it comes to adding more creativity to your…
