Is it true that there is something of yourself in your writing? In your characters? Don’t worry, I’m not going to get deep into literary critical theory… Read more “The YOU in Your Characters”
Tag: Art
Practice Makes Perfect
One of the biggest conundrums faced by research scientists is finishing a way to study the abstract concept of creativity. It’s seems that in one small way,… Read more “Practice Makes Perfect”
Remembering What Matters
In life, it’s easy to get caught up in the crap. It’s easy to be drawn off course. In a world where you are pulled in several… Read more “Remembering What Matters”
Symbolism and Themes in Writing
When you read or discuss a book in a classroom setting or even with a friend or family member, inevitably you will find yourself talking about the… Read more “Symbolism and Themes in Writing”
Writing and Self-Doubt
This is another post in my “Writing and _________” series in which I discuss issues that come with writing or stereotypes that come to mind when people… Read more “Writing and Self-Doubt”
Where Inspiration Lives
Where does inspiration come from? How do we become inspired? What does it mean to be a creative person? I’ve been thinking about all of these questions… Read more “Where Inspiration Lives”
Writing and Depression
This is the first of a short series I’d like to roll out periodically over the next few weeks called “Writing and _________.” In this series, I… Read more “Writing and Depression”
Chasing Inspiration
Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. A song playing in the background. A phrase someone says. A photograph. A story you read. Pretty much everything… Read more “Chasing Inspiration”
Writers and Ghostly Encounters
When I was in college as a creative writing student, I had a professor who claimed that you could not call yourself a legitimate writer until you… Read more “Writers and Ghostly Encounters”
Understanding the Creative Mindset
I am considered a creative, a writer. My job title is “Writer” and I tell people that I am a writer. It’s how I identify with the… Read more “Understanding the Creative Mindset”
Writer vs the World 