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EVERYDAY BLOGGER, EVERYDAY WRITER OUT LOUD

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t add another brick to the wall, another blog post into the black hole of the blogosphere. As an Everyday Blogger, with help from my sharp readers leaving comments that become blog posts, I focus on finding a better communication form than writing. But wherever it’s found, the […]

CREATIVE SPARK: DRUMS, GIUTARS, BASS, AND STEW

A creative spark hung in the room while two guitar players worked it out. They decided which key to play in, set the tone and tempo, while the bass player and drummer listened in. “Sorry to take so long,” one guitar player said. “Not a problem, you’ve got go pick it out,” the drummer said. […]

MAKE ART THAT MEANS MORE THAN A BRAND NAME

Make art that lasts, something that leave a clue about who you are. It doesn’t have to be complicated; you don’t have to give it away. If you make art that makes you happy, do it. No one expects you to look into the soul of a loved one and make them a perfect gift. […]

CREATIVE LIFE? OR JUST LOST, CONFUSED, AND EMBARRASSED

You live a creative life, whether you know it or not. Every hour of every day, from start to finish, we all live the creative life. Those who disagree don’t understand the word creative. Instead, they see images of people who call themselves Creatives, and back away. You don’t like self expression that includes tattoos […]

BASIC WRITER QUESTION: WHY BOTHER

The best writer question is the one they ask themselves before starting their daily word haul. It’s a question writers never want readers to ask, so they ask themselves: Why bother? Here’s why: