In his book, On Writing Well, author William Zissner says, “I don’t like writing, I like having written”. Such brutal honesty is so refreshing, isn’t it? Why do creative people feel such guilt and shame about admitting that sometimes the process just sucks? I don’t always love working out, but I do it anyway because…
Overcoming the Time Constraints and Excuses That Get in The Way of Creative Work and Staying Inspired. If you’re anything like me, thinking about new ideas and being creative is one of the things I love most. Yet finding the time for creativity and hobbies seems impossible some days. Am I right? I get it. If there’s one…
What Inspires You? We’ve all heard the cliché advice to go follow your inspiration and see where it leads you. But what if pretty much nothing is inspiring you right now…and you just don’t seem to care? Sound familiar? Every artist, musician, writer and creative person in general, go through periods of apathy. It’s like…
Do you ever find your creative flow all clogged up with stress, boredom or lack of inspiration? This past week I was given a freelance assignment by a massively famous band. I love (and hate) these projects. I love it because, well, they’re a mega-famous band and how freaking cool is that? My job rules.…
A Simple Mindset for Creative People To Earn A Win. I’ve wanted to be a Fine Artist since I was a little kid. When looking at all of the careers in the visual arts, it seemed like, the whole idea of having a career based around painting whatever I wanted to seemed like a dream.…
Yesterday, I had a bit of a blow to my ego when I received a bit of unwanted criticism. Being an artist and entrepreneur, I should be used to it now, but it still hurts. It wasn’t the first time someone felt a need to hate on me, it won’t be the last either. I…
Some people hate the winter. I love it. I thrive off of the space that this season gives me. I adore this hibernating period to recharge my mind, body, and soul. It’s often hard to find quiet time when work is pulling me every which way. But now as the house is still with the…
I remember when I was first learning to surf. I kept going for waves. I’d see one coming in, turn around and paddle as hard as I could. I committed to it. I was stoked and ready. Then I would miss it as it went right past me. Standing on my board still, I would…