Category: Creativity
Why Fairy Tales Still Matter: Finding Comfort In the Familiar World of Magic and Journey
Once Upon A Time… Most people recognize this line as an opening for a fairy tale. Fairy tales are part of our collective literary and…
What Do My Creative Friends Want? 12 Practical Gifts For Your Creative Family and Friends
When I was young, it became a running joke in my family that my Christmas gifts included things like tape, glue, and scissors. My grandparents…
Why Should You Listen To Your Dreams – Literally & Figuratively?: My Interview With Shayla Raquel, Author and Editor
I’m often asked where I get ideas for stories. Part of being a writer involves learning to pay attention to little things in your daily…
Wait For It: Leslie Odom, Jr’s Lessons For Failing Up
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to see Leslie Odom, Jr. perform in concert. Best known for playing Aaron Burr in the original cast…
Tales of A Fourth-Grade Something: 3 Lessons I Learned About Writing From My Students
When I started my first job out of college, I taught upper elementary classes at a small school. I learned a lot about being a…
‘Tis the Season For Stress: 14 Creative Activities to Simplify the Holiday Season
This is a holiday week here in the United States. That means fun, family, and food for most. Then there’s preparations and decorating for December…
Friday Free-For-All: Five Reasons Why Unexpected Changes Can Be Beneficial
Friday Free-For-All! Welcome to the weekend, at least for those with traditional schedules. In my new blogging schedule, Friday is about finding fun and creative…
Where Do Writers Find Inspiration?: The Importance of Observation in Creative Thinking
There’s an idyllic notion that creative inspiration comes from the universe sending lightning bolts of thought into your brain. While this does happen (usually…
What’s My Motivation?: Why You Must Define Your Motives In Order to Reach a Goal
It’s Motivation Monday! As I start my new blogging plan this week, I wanted to introduce you to what these posts will look like moving…
Game Night 101: 12 Questions to Ask Yourself In Order to Plan a Great Game Night
When it comes to adding creativity to your day, board games are an easy way to encourage creative thinking through play. And what better way…
