Author Turns Injury Setback into a Dream Come True (Press Release)
When designer and photographer Rebecca Loomis, 25, found herself indefinitely bedridden after a serious injury to her ankle, she took it as an opportunity to check something big off her bucket list: to write and publish a novel.
Consistency & The Slippery Muse
When my dad was in the process of writing his first book, I’d see him working at it every single day, even if just for a few minutes. He’d sit there in his robe with his coffee before heading off to work, adding some small tidbit to his story. That’s cool, I’d think, but my muse doesn’t work like that.
The Fault Paradox
Flaws. As writers, we’re told again and again that our characters need flaws to be believable, interesting, human. Are they not somehow endearing when manifested in the ones we love? Mr. Darcy, the proud; Hermione, the know-it-all; Sherlock Holmes, the drug-addicted sociopath. What a happy and bizarre paradox it is to know that our flaws can make us beautiful!
Did You Sleep Well Last Night? If Not, Your Creativity May Suffer For It.
I remember the first time I tried to pull an all-nighter in college. I learned a valuable lesson that night: you can’t sacrifice sleep for creativity or productivity; the two go hand in hand.
Lessons Learned from Ruined Sculpture
It is excruciating to destroy something you’ve made with craft and strain and love, but I believe that if I am willing to let go of something good, something great will replace it.
Alone ≠ Lonely
Silence and “alone time” are critical components of unlocking the wealth of creativity tucked away within us. If we are in constant connection with something outside ourself, how can we give our own muse the attention it needs to speak and be heard?
Netflix Might Not Be A Waste of Time
As a writer, I sometimes fall into the temptation to think that my stories don’t matter; that they’re somehow a lesser hobby that can never compare to the important deeds done by others in more sophisticated careers paths. Every time this happens, however, I come back to the same realization: we need stories.
Your Protagonist & You
Your protagonist is not you. He or she is a fictional character, a figment of your imagination, and letting go of your insecurities is one of the best things you could do for your story.