As creatives, we all have idiosyncrasies. I’d like to know your creative quirks that play into your art and creative process. And by ‘your art,’ I mean: getting the kids ready for bed, conducting a non-boring sales meeting at work, making a meal, or designing a dream from concept to fruition.We’re all artists. I’ll start… Continue reading Slightly Embarassing Creative Quirks
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Fuel for Creatives: Time (Part 3 of 3)
Coffee is morning fuel. Gasoline is car fuel. Sunlight is plant fuel. What is fuel for creatives?Ideation + freedom + time = creative fuel. (Read Part 1, Ideation and Part 2, Freedom)Time. While training as an actor, our troupe garnered loads of great instruction from John Barton’s video series “Playing Shakespeare.” Actors such as Ian… Continue reading Fuel for Creatives: Time (Part 3 of 3)
Fuel For Creatives: Creative Freedom (Part 2 of 3)
Ideation + Creative Freedom + Time = Fuel for Creatives. Read part one on ideation here.Now that we have our idea, we gotta mix in a little freedom to create the idea and add a healthy dose of time to let it steep and brew.Freedom first. A picture = 1,000 words. So here’s my words… Continue reading Fuel For Creatives: Creative Freedom (Part 2 of 3)
Fuel for Creatives: Ideation (Part 1 of 3)
My wife got me thinking. It’s one of her gifts.We chat about her skin care line, Sugared Beauty, and sire some some ideas for the fall season. I come alive. Last week, an executive of a multi-million dollar company asked me for some ideas for his business. A new plan emerges from the brainstorming session.… Continue reading Fuel for Creatives: Ideation (Part 1 of 3)
The Creative Lifestyle of Tenacity
These words speak for themselves… I suppose all words do that, don’t they? Ira Glass, of NPR’s This American Life, offers some advice. Rich. Inspiring. I wanna eat this it’s so good.
Can I get a “Do Over”? Remember Rosanne Barr?
Ever want a complete 100% do-over? As in… I totally botched that (fill in the blank) project. That was the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done. What was I thinking? Hmmmm. I guess I wasn’t. I wish I were never born. After nightmare experiences like these, we’ll sometimes make a slimy, nasty vow. Not the… Continue reading Can I get a “Do Over”? Remember Rosanne Barr?
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
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?