Rules help us with our creativity. Does that sound like creativity heresy to have the word ‘rules’ and ‘creativity’ in the same sentence? Earlier in the year my muse coughed up some commandments for creativity, which proved to be a popular post. Yet I always balked at the word commandments even though it resonated with other creatives.… Continue reading Why You Need New Words Right Now
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Honor: Pass it On
Happy Memorial Day! We’ve so much to be thankful for, don’t we? Granted, some of you are reading this post outside of the American boarders yet we all have one things in common: honor. The following video was created by my pastor’s son Brandon Hess. He excellently communicates honor with pictures, music, and story. I… Continue reading Honor: Pass it On
The Campaign for Real Life
[box options]You’re in for a treat today… from the UK! Today’s post is a guest post by Ayd Instone. Ayd is an international speaker, philosopher and entertainer on the subject of creativity. He’s the author of a number of books and writes regularly on his blog ‘Ding!’ When you’re done reading his post, head on… Continue reading The Campaign for Real Life
All Grown Up – Seriously Creative
I have an awesome day job. I still get to do acting gigs every couple months. I’m a ‘responsible adult.’ But the words ‘responsible adult’ make my inner creative kiddo throw up in my mouth. I don’t always feel grown up. Remember watching The Dark Knight? The Batman movie starring the late Heath Ledger as… Continue reading All Grown Up – Seriously Creative
If We Believe
If we believe we’re not creative… we will not be creative. If we believe we have nothing to offer… we’ll have nothing to offer. If we believe the creative well of inspiration is dry… the creative well of inspiration will be dry. But–
3 Reasons Why Men Make Breakfast
Many Saturday mornings my Dad made waffles. Real waffles. Waffles on a gigantic waffle iron the size of a sheet of plywood. But Dad’s waffles weren’t normal. They had personality. They often resembled Mickey Mouse, butterflies, and I vaguely recall my alpha/omega initials “AZ” being burned into those wonderful little divits. Breakfast is magic. What other… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Men Make Breakfast
You Pick the Post and Monkey Tail Beard
My draft folder is brimming with amazing, yet unrealized posts. As the slogan for this blog is “For the Hungry Artist,” I’d like to know what you’re hungry for. Here they are, in no particular order. Why We Hate Work What are You Worth? Monday’s are the Best Ideation Marriage Vows Why I Love Mad… Continue reading You Pick the Post and Monkey Tail Beard
Introverts: Creative Quiets
I masquerade as an extrovert. But it’s just an act, a role played in pretend-land. Sooner or later, I’ll need to cocoon myself away for a bit to enjoy some silence. I don’t think I’m alone, am I? Many creatives are introverts, preferring fewer words, fewer friends, and fewer parties. Extroverts: we marvel at you.… Continue reading Introverts: Creative Quiets
25 Things Creatives Should Never Say
1. I’ll try. 2. I’d like to. 3. Someday. 4. It’s not original. 5. It’s dumb. 6. I can’t. 7. I’m waiting for inspiration. 8. She’s better. 9. He’s better. 10. I’m a loser.
The It Factor
What’s the difference between success and failure? What makes one sink and another swim? Who has the ‘it’ factor? And how do we get ‘it’? If ‘they’ have ‘it’ and we don’t have ‘it’ how do we get ‘it’ so we can keep ‘it’? What is ‘It’? Anyone in any creative field is an… Continue reading The It Factor