Tag: Artistic process
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On Giving New Life to Old Story Ideas
2–4 minutesI didn’t open the red pocket-sized notebook to check its contents before agreeing to my toddler’s insistence that it should be his new toy. Once he slipped off the elastic band holding it closed and started shuffling through the upside-down pages, I recognized the chaotic scrawling handwriting of notes for some past job. There probably…
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How Creative Energy Begins Again: Imbolc Seasonal Attunement for Creatives
4–6 minutesArtistic process, creative atmosphere, rest & reset, routines & rituals, Seasonal Attunement, self-reflectionA quiet look at Imbolc—the midway point between winter and spring—and how clearing space, tending your energy, and honoring endurance can awaken inspiration. Simple rituals, journaling prompts, and mindful practices help you prepare your creative life for what’s emerging, even when it’s not yet visible.
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In the Middle of Something
3–5 minutesI know I’m not the only one who likes to wrap up every loose end before heading to the final battle in a video game, but I didn’t realize I did the same thing in my writing. This essay looks at avoidance, why the third act is so hard to write, and why finishing the…
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Revisiting Carrie Mae Weems’s Advice on Creative Presence: “Let the Work Become the Work”
4–7 minutesA reflective look at Carrie Mae Weems’s insight from when I first wrote about her in 2016 to how her advice resonates now in creative practice and the threat AI poses to creative industries.
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How to Use Sound to Enter Creative Flow: A Writing Ritual for Inspired Productivity
5–7 minutesUsing a sound ritual to enter your creative mindset isn’t as woo-woo as it sounds. It’s a simple practice to condition your mind and body to hear your sound and say, “Time to get creating!”
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The Art of Dabbling: Why I Don’t Stick to One Medium and Never Will
3–5 minutesDabbling in different art mediums is a form of creative exploration. It challenges the assumption you have to stick to one craft, allowing you to rekindle inspiration and overcome creative blocks by shifting between mediums.
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