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Month: August 2022

How to Reach the End of Your Artistic Plot

How to Reach the End of Your Artistic Plot

August 27, 2022August 8, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

Just like characters in a story, we are all traversing our own story. We have our own conflicts and obstacles to overcome.

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Mastering the Boring Parts

Mastering the Boring Parts

August 20, 2022August 1, 2022 Posted in Creative ProcessLeave a comment

Sitting down to write a novel can seem glamorous, but it takes a serious commitment in work and attitude. Yes, there’ll be those moments when the muses seems to sing and pure genius flows from your fingertips onto the page.

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Objects Tell Us How to Behave

Objects Tell Us How to Behave

August 13, 2022August 1, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

As humans, we surround ourselves with objects and each holds a story. Silverware and plates tell us to eat. Couches coax us into relaxing. Pens, pencils and paintbrushes lure us into creating.

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Collaborative Magic (The Power of Group Criticism)

Collaborative Magic (The Power of Group Criticism)

August 6, 2022August 1, 2022 Posted in Art LifeLeave a comment

We’ve all fallen victim to the myth of the solitary genius, producing a finished piece of fiction or a stunning painting. Yet creative partnerships are more common than you might think.

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