Craft vs Art by Catharine Bramkamp
Craft vs Art explores why hobbies are enjoyable, but art is essential — shaping identity, passion, and the work we can’t stop doing.
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What Will You be Happy Making? by Catharine Bramkamp
What Will You Be Happy Making? explores how building an art schedule nurtures your creative practice and brings lasting happiness
A Novice Writer’s Battle: Why Writing Isn’t Meant to Be Easy by Iman Llompart
Writing isn’t meant to be easy. A raw look at the struggles, growth, and emotional journey of a novice writer.
Beth Barany on the Importance of Play in Writing (Podcast)
Recently I had the pleasure to be interviewed by author and writing teacher/coach, Rachael Herron. We had fun! Laughed, giggled, and dropped some writing wisdom. Yep, I chatted about the importance of play, one...
Can You Make Editing Fun? by Carol Malone
Please welcome author and book coach in training Carol Malone.Today she’s sharing her article regarding various ways to make book editing fun. Enjoy!
Have More Fun With Your Social Media: Pinterest by Catharine Bramkamp
Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. For an author the very first social media channel for your book is Facebook. The second best way to be found (both you and your book) is through Twitter, but Twitter can be overwhelming as well as time consuming. The next best social media channel for authors is Pinterest.
What Makes for a Successful Social Media Presence for Fiction Authors?
What Makes for a Successful Social Media Presence for Fiction Authors? Vision Drive Passion Clear purpose Excitement — All ingredients to a successful social media campaign. It — your success — all depends on what you would like. And it all starts in knowing what you would like!
Thinking Outside the Box
Welcome to our bi-weekly posts from guest columnist, Bobbye Terry. This week she offers fun tips for thinking outside the box. We’re curious to hear your tips too! Share your thoughts with us! Thanks!...
VIDEO: Al Pacino’s Inspirational Speech from Any Given Sunday
Enjoy this inspirational speech from the film, Any Given Sunday, delivered by the excellent Al Pacino. Enjoy also Jamie Fix, Dennis Quaid, and LL Cool J.
Social Media Tip for Authors #5: The 5-5-5 Rule
Today’s Tip #5: The 5-5-5 Rule Often my workshop attendees, clients and students ask me, “How much time should I spend on social networking?” “How’s five minutes a day?” I ask. “That’s all?”
Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #3
The number three is a wonderful number, and complicates things in a fun and creative way, depending on your perspective! We went from singular — 1 — to dual — 2 — to triangular, which adds a whole new layer, don’t you think?
Spark Your Creativity Through the Numbers for Writers: #2
The number TWO is one of favorite. Because I’m a Gemini. I love doing things with a partner. I need a mirror. I want to hear myself talk, and that’s hard to do alone. LOL Maybe that’s one of the reasons why I’m a writer. You know, “It takes two to tango.” That kind of thing.
VIDEO: Laughter Yoga: One Minute Laughter Challenge
Enjoy our weekly video in our Sunday Video for Authors series. If you have a video that you love re: writing, creativity, etc., I’d love to know about it. Enjoy. I dare you not to laugh.
Fun with Focus: How to Get Work Done in An Ultra Busy World
“Of all the animal species, humans are the biggest players of all.”–The Promise of Play by Dr. Stuart Brown with Christopher Vaughan What is fun for you? Often artists think of the moments when...
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