Author: Andrew Zahn

I'm a son, husband, dad, business owner, actor and good sleeper/eater.

On this blog, I pave a highway for creative growth by providing food, water, and shelter for those wishing to live, work, and play with creative zest.

Big Fat Loser Confession: The ‘I’ll Try’ Enemy

I’ve said it at work while training sales consultants: “I’ll try” is a disease.After teaching, coaching, and seeing an employee experience a eureka light-bulb moment, I’ll sometimes hear two dreaded words: “I’ll try.” I honestly wish they’d just say “I won’t and I can’t.” No commitment, no change, no results. Just be honest with your… Continue reading Big Fat Loser Confession: The ‘I’ll Try’ Enemy

Give Life to Ideas and Creativity by Killing the ADD/OCD Demons

I sometimes get distracted easily. To write, create, or ideate I’ll often need to get away. Do you ever feel this way? So, off to the coffee shop I go. My favorite writing nook vacant, I now inhabit this space: Now I can write. Finally no distractions. Fast forward about an hour. Here’s the rundown…… Continue reading Give Life to Ideas and Creativity by Killing the ADD/OCD Demons

Writer Has Sore Throat, Loses Voice in Social Media Frenzy

I was performing at a theater. Acting. Costumes. Makeup. The whole nine yards. Livin’ the dream and getting paid to do it. Unfortunately, the toll of doing multiple shows a week did not agree with my vocal folds.They wanted a voice rest vacation. The ear, nose, and throat doctor-guy informed my talking parts that they… Continue reading Writer Has Sore Throat, Loses Voice in Social Media Frenzy

The Writer’s Toolbox, an Exercise in Creative Bravery

My wife, ever the cheerleader (thanks babies!), bought me a wonderful gift that I didn’t bother to even open. How rude. Yes, but the time had to be right. Tonight’s the night!The gift, The Writer’s Toolbox, by Jamie Cat Callan, is both a book(let) and several simple inspiring exercises to get the brain jogging into… Continue reading The Writer’s Toolbox, an Exercise in Creative Bravery

To Write, Not to Write?

No one wants to read a blog post when a person is just writing to write a blog post. Right now, that person might (just might) be me. I have nothing to say, therefore, I am done. So many people have something to say, and no physical voice to say it. Like Roger Ebert. Sarah… Continue reading To Write, Not to Write?