Discipline Is Not as Strict as You Think It Is
Discipline is active conscious awareness in practice. Photo by Gianandrea Villa on Unsplash The word “discipline” gets tossed around a lot. Often, it’s attached to a concept of doing something…
How Does “The Void” or “The Flow State” and Creativity Empower?
Tapping into this place between the subconscious and conscious mind is amazing. Photo by MJ Blehart The Void or The Flow State are references to that place outside of time…
Write and Art On, My Crazy Friends
Do your writing, do your art, and be a creative force in a mad mad mad world. Photo by Trust "Tru" Katsande on Unsplash Whether you’re a professional or a…
What Does Overthinking Look Like and What Can You Do About It?
As a creative, this can manifest itself in multiple forms. Photo by Kvalifik on Unsplash Every creative has their own process. No two writers, painters, sculptors, chefs, or other artists…
The Challenge of Balancing Multiple Worlds
When you work as a creator on more than one project at a time. Photo by Yi Liu on Unsplash As a storyteller, one of the things I take great…
AI: The Elephant in the Room We Can’t Really Ignore
Generative AI is a new tool you can use or avoid; but ignore it at your own peril. Photo by Mojahid Mottakin on Unsplash There have been many books, movies,…
Making Changes to the Workspace to Help Clear the Mindspace
It never ceases to amaze me how interconnected everything is. Photo by Pooja Singh on Unsplash Empirical evidence has shown me that certain changes to my physical body impact my…
How Do I Reconcile the Creative Process with My Brand?
Being an indie-author requires being a brand and business, too. Photo by Hannah Olinger on Unsplash Not so long ago, the only way to publish a book and make money…
How Does it Feel To Create with Generative AI Tools?
Sharing my experience using Generative AI for writing. Photo by Mahdis Mousavi on Unsplash. Image by https://claudeai.wiki/ Does AI scare you? Why wouldn’t it? Lots of fiction over the years…
What Are Some of The Challenges for Creatives Who Become Entrepreneurs?
Artists and creatives face unique challenges with being entrepreneurs. Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash I used to think my ability to write rather easily wasn’t all that unique. I…