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Lori Hanson on Character Development Through Illustration

“Bubblegum Princess” illustrator Lori Hanson continues her in depth post on character development on By Word of Beth. How did... Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 9:00 pm

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Picture Book Idea Month is a Go!

Aspiring authors flock to Tara Lazar's Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) for fun, to get their creative juices flowing, and win excellent prizes.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 8:46 am

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Write Some Prose Then Strike A Pose

Fess up. You spent the entire day in front of the computer. In fact, you probably ate all your meals... Read more »

Comment | October 14, 2014, 9:52 pm

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10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is one of the most feared issues for writers at any level. No one likes being stuck, but... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 10:32 pm

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Famous writers’ advice to college graduates

I can’t even remember who gave the commencement address at my college graduation. Must’ve made quite the impression, huh? If... Read more »

Comment | July 22, 2014, 9:00 am

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Ira Glass on the Creative Process

Comment | July 22, 2014, 8:30 am

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Maya Angelou for Schomburg NYPL

Maya Angelou shares, in her signature rhythmic voice, about why she felt safe in the library. Her words pierce straight... Read more »

Comment | July 21, 2014, 2:48 pm

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Doubt Is The Writer’s Troll (How To Defeat It!)

I begin writing by feeling inspired, motivated and with an idea that is pushing on my insides, full of potential,... Read more »

Comment | July 19, 2014, 12:00 pm

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Inspiration Strikes at the Strangest Times

There are days I wish I would’ve carved out some exceptions to the “rules” that Bubba and I are playing... Read more »

Comment | July 18, 2014, 3:30 pm

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RSA Replay: The Power to Create

Comment | July 15, 2014, 3:06 pm

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TRIUMPH OVER BAD THOUGHTS

Silvia Carrus is an Italian illustrator and comic artist. She works mostly in digital media, producing colorful or black and... Read more »

Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

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Writing by hand, or typing: when are you most creative?

According to this story from the New York Times, “research suggests that writing by hand allows [students] to process a lecture’s contents and... Read more »

Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

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THE DAILY ROUTINES OF FAMOUS CREATIVE PEOPLE

Here’s an interesting infographic from Podio, which, it should be pointed out, has a pretty embarrassing lack of women and POC.... Read more »

Comment | July 11, 2014, 11:35 am

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Ian Leslie on Why We Must Continue to Learn and be Curious

Comment | July 10, 2014, 8:22 am

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How To Become A Prolific Writer While Holding Down A Day Job

One of the most frequent questions I receive is: How can I write and hold down a day job at... Read more »

Comment | July 8, 2014, 11:15 am

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How To Get Motivated When You’re Stuck In A Rut

Comment | July 8, 2014, 9:13 am

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INSPIRATION STATION

We’ve all been there. Staring at that blank page, watching our precious writing time tick away, unable to come up... Read more »

Comment | July 6, 2014, 3:20 pm

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Persistence

How can one word invoke a floodgate of emotions? Words are indeed powerful. As a writer persistence is pertinent in... Read more »

Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:58 pm

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Writing Your Way To A Spark!

Ah summer! Sunlight that lasts until long past bedtime, irresistible afternoons of lingering in the warm grass, cooling off with... Read more »

Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:53 pm

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HOPE IN YOUR HEART

Hang in there and have hope in your heart. If you are a writer who has submitted work this could... Read more »

Comment | July 4, 2014, 6:50 pm