Does Creative Work Make the World a Better Place?
I firmly believe that yes, creative work makes the world a better place. Photo by Al ghazali on Unsplash Everyone can be a creative. Everyone. But there are all kinds…
This Time is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy Lover’s Dreams
So many great sci-fi shows, movies, and books are out there – a sci-fi and fantasy lover’s dreams. Photo by Andres Iga on Unsplash My love of sci-fi began when…
How Grateful Am I for My Ability to Write All the Things?
To me, writing is easy - and I am deeply grateful for this. But that’s not so for everyone. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash It is easy to get…
Should I Write for Free? Is There a Justification Why?
Being expected to create art or write for free to “get seen” is a slippery slope. Photo by MJ Blehart Many years ago, a local magazine in the town I…
I’m Not Sure I Believe in Writer’s Block
I get stuck sometimes – but that’s not writer’s block. Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Lots of people have heard of writer’s block. It’s an unfortunate occurrence when a…
A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way
Even in fiction, a little knowledge helps make connections. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Have you ever read a book, watched a TV show or movie, and come across…
Why That Word Choice?
Any word choice you make will impact your work. Photo by MJ Blehart Whatever you are writing – words matter. The English language is messy. Someone I know described English…
Divide and Conquer on a Personal Level
Choosing to divide and conquer for ourselves can be empowering. Photo by Kristin Snippe on Unsplash Let me clarify this right at the start. When it comes to the Big…
Explaining Yourself Isn’t Necessary
Sometimes a question answered still requires unnecessarily explaining yourself. Photo by Avi Richards on Unsplash Every adult I know gets asked the following question: What do you do for a…
The World Deserves Your Creations
Your creations matter – even when it feels like they don’t. Judgy cat is judgy. Photo by MJ Blehart. As an artist, how many of the following have you experienced?…