I’m trying to motivate myself to keep working on my novel by reading more about writing. Here are a few of the best writing articles I’ve read recently: A Guide to Becoming a Better Writer: 15 Practical Tips The suggestions here include creating a writing ritual, eliminating distractions, and learning to write conversationally. Six Ways [...]
As with most cliches, hearing “why don’t you try thinking out of the box” used as legitimate advice makes me wonder if I’m trapped in some Office Space nightmare. No doubt, this was an incredibly original thing to say the first time. But I wonder if it was good advice even then. Success from the [...]
Everyone can use a little more inspiration, whether at work, school, or home. Try these tips to boost your creativity. Remember, being creative isn’t only for “artsy” people Many people think creativity is about having artistic skills. They say, “I can’t write, I can’t paint, and every time I take a photo I put my [...]
Every other Friday I post one of my photos. I’m always working on developing my skills and welcome your input. Please leave your feedback in the comments. To use this photo as a desktop wallpaper, download the standard (1600 x 1200) resolution or the widescreen (1900 x 1200) resolution.
Here are some ideas for the unmotivated photographer. Unmotivated writers, see Tuesday’s post: 6 Writing Prompts for a Lazy Afternoon. Take another look at your backyard. You’ve probably taken plenty of photos in your backyard: family gatherings, barbecues, or the kids playing. Look again and and see what details you might have missed. Have you [...]
