What Can You Do with the Power of Art?
Art is both empowering and powerful. Photo by Declan Sun on Unsplash The power of art is apparent in many, many forms. Paintings, sculptures, books, architecture, music, acting, dance, fiber…
I’m Striving to Keep Doing What I Love to Do
What I love is a combination of things that all tie to one thing. Photo by Curtis Potvin on Unsplash I love storytelling. Recently, I went to the big medieval…
Consistency in Doing Your Art is Deeply Satisfying
I love how it feels to consistently reach “the end”. Photo by Ilya Pavlov on Unsplash While everyone – and I mean everyone – is a creator in one form…
Do Storytelling, Mythology, Philosophy, and Science Converge?
Yes, but not in an entirely obvious way. Photo by Manyu Varma on Unsplash Storytelling isn’t just making something up and sharing it. It’s a much broader topic that includes…
There Are Many Tools of and for the Trade
AI is just another tool that’s not been fully defined yet. Photo by Dan Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash Before the advent of the word processor, you had to rely on…
Freeform Sharing When I’m Uncertain and Need to Get Unstuck
This is a rambling, jumbled, uncertain mess – but I know others go through this sort of thing, too. Photo by Aubrey Odom on Unsplash The upside to being an…
Do All Creatives Second-Guess Their Work?
Maybe, maybe not. I know that I do. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash I’ve self-published a dozen books, sci-fi, fantasy, and Steampunk. As of this writing, I have 4…
Organizing, Writing, and Coordinating – Oh My!
Coordinating all the elements of writing work is not without challenges. Photo by Tim van der Kuip on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. Whether it’s a blog, podcast,…
Why Can’t and Won’t AI Replace Genuine Artists?
As smart as AI is, genuine artists will never be replaced. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Art in its many forms is an expression of the soul. I don’t…
Can You See the Same Magic That I See in Books and the Arts?
Books and the arts are amazing sources of practical magic. Photo by Mikołaj on Unsplash I have no idea how old I was when I learned to read. I’d guess…