The Secret Gold by Nevada McPherson
The other day I read a sentence that gave me pause. It said: “your deepest secret is your greatest strength.” That got me to thinking…
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You Got the Look by Nevada McPherson
When I first started creating graphic novels I thought it would be fun to add color, but the labor-intensive method I use (doing everything by hand) made it really difficult. I liked the look of the black and white and stuck with it for a long time.
Put Some Spring in That Step By Nevada McPherson
The last day of classes before spring break I wanted to send my creative writing class off to enjoy the time away from school with a burst of creative inspiration for the next project.
Deadlines Revisited by Nevada McPherson
In the last few weeks I’ve been working on completing some projects to clear the decks for new ones I’m about to start.
Harnessing That Lunar Power by Nevada McPherson
Even though January is traditionally a time of new beginnings, if you need a reset on those New Year’s resolutions, you can use the first half of February to do just that!
The New Countdown by Nevada McPherson
Now that the New Year has begun, I, like many of you, am focused on completing unfinished projects and starting some new ones. I’m nearing the end of Part 2 of my latest graphic novel but the end seems to be taking forever!
Time for Time Out by Nevada McPherson
Time Out – That the holidays can be a busy and hectic time goes without saying. There are gatherings to plan, gifts to buy and cookies to bake.
Thanks for the Energy! by Nevada McPherson
As I get a bit older, one of the things I’m most grateful for are those times when my energy is high and I’m in the creative zone.
My Favorite Monsters by Nevada McPherson
Halloween is on its way; time to get out Boney, our life-size skeleton decoration. He’s been around for several years now. His skull fell off his neck, but we repaired him and now he’s sitting in a fold-out chair on our porch, waving at passers-by, his skeleton hand high in the air.
Say It in Pictures by Nevada McPherson
From a writer’s standpoint, what does success look like? Does it mean freedom and independence? Recognition? When you visualize yourself as a successful writer, what do you see?
Ready for New Adventures? By Nevada McPherson
Summer is still with us but “back to school” is just around the corner (or already here in some places) and I’ve started to assess what I’ve been up to for the past few weeks and figure out what will be my focus as fall approaches.
The Daydreaming Paradox by Nevada McPherson
I used to get into trouble in school for “daydreaming” and not paying attention. I liked school in general but sometimes I would sit and make up stories.
Don’t Fear the Big “R” by Nevada McPherson
Writers write because they must, and it helps a great deal to be unswervingly optimistic as one writes draft after draft in an attempt to make the work better with each successive try.
Momentum + Joy = Summer MOJO! By Nevada McPherson
The summer is almost here which for some means sun and fun, and for others it means possible blocks of time to get some real writing done. What is “real writing”? Real writing is working on a project that’s meaningful, to you and that you expect (or would hope) is meaningful to others. It’s writing with a purpose and direction, with the aim of completion and of course, with the intent of sharing it.
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