“Remember your particular mental signature. That’s the only thing worth holding on to.” -R. F. Kuang Preamble I know I’ve been away but, dear readers, I am forever thankful to each of you for taking the time to read my little ramblings about life and literature. And if there is ever a topic you would …
Tag Archives: creating
Burnout
For fellow creative types, this is a dreaded phrase. It is accompanied by long bouts of nothing and feelings of inadequacy. We compare our present to the past, shameful almost at what we have not done. But what exactly causes this burnout and, also, what does it mean to be “burnt out?” Defining The Fear …
Quote of the Week 8/23/24
“Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.” – E.B. White Preamble The Elements of Style is a treasure trove of knowledge for writers of any type. In less than 100 pages, William Strunk and E.B. White condense all the timeless lessons of quality writing in a format that is pleasing to …
A Lesson from Wood Working
Simple Beginnings My woodworking journey began with a vision of a TV stand in my head. While there was the option to just shop for a similar design to the one in my head, I also wanted to craft something with my own hands that would stand strong. Granted, I was also pretty tight on …
Creating to Simply Create
For all of my fellow creatives out there, we know how deadly it is to be in-between projects–that twilight time where panic nestles comfortably. The more we go on not creating, the more we worry about when the next inspiration will spark something within us. The problem is that inspiration can never be tied down. …
Quote of the Week 2/28/24
“Muses are peculiar creatures–half guardian angel, half walking disaster. They show artists the hidden paths that lead ever deeper into their souls. But every now and then they just abandon them down in the gorges and caverns…” – Nina George For those that have been reading the blog for awhile, you know all too well …
Overcoming the Struggles of Writing
The great literary minds all agree on one thing: writing is not easy. Sitting down, facing a blank screen or page, and coming face to face with your idea is scary. You could write 1,000 words only to realize that you missed the mark. You’ve deviated too far from the heart of the piece and …
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