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,…
Can I Still Run with Half an Idea?
Half an idea is better than no idea. Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash About 6 months ago, I had a vague story idea pop into my head. This would…
Does a Blank Canvas or Page During Your Creative Process Ever Frighten You?
This is perfectly normal, and something I think all creatives encounter. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I’ve never met another artist, writer, painter, woodworker, or any other type of…
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…
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…
Who Reads Anything That I Write, and Does it Really Matter?
Blogs, business, fiction – who reads what I write, and does it matter? Photo by Chris Benson on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. During the 50 years I’ve…
Do You Freely Share Your Artistic Skills and Talents or Hold Back?
Sharing your skills and talents can be both exciting and terrifying. Photo by Sir Manuel on Unsplash Everyone is a creator. But what that means is wildly variable. What most…
Finishing is Better than Not – But You Won’t Always Finish What You Start
Finishing your book, painting, or whatever is better than not finishing – but you won’t always finish. Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash This weekend, before going out of town,…
The Business of Writing Only Begins with Writing
In the business of writing, writing - in many respects - is surprisingly the easiest part. Photo by Paul White on Unsplash As a child, I discovered that writing fiction…