I write a lot about how routine is a great way to increase creativity, but sometimes you really need something new in order to get inspired. I’d love to go on a vacation every time I get stuck, but of…
How do you know when a creative project is done?
I hear from artists about this all the time. You “finish” a long-term creative project, except… you don’t feel finished. You keep tinkering, editing, playing with little nit-picky details, and still, you can’t put it away. So how do you…
The little treat rejection system for artists
Jokes about little treats are all over social media. I feel like weekly someone sends me a meme or a TikTok about little treats. You probably already have a sense of what a little treat is; that $7 latte to…
Winter Artist Dates
Artist dates are important year-round. We already have a list of some options that might work for you, including autumn artist dates, but here is a list of ten winter artist date ideas so that you can flex your creative…
Self care tips for winter blues
Self care tips for winter blues It’s normal to get a little down in the winter. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, the temperatures are colder and it’s harder to get time in the sun. Some people suffer…
Three brainstorming activities for writers
Three brainstorming activities for writers Pre-writing is one of the hardest parts of the creative process for me. I have a lot of ideas for projects, but then when it’s time to brainstorm plot points or characters, I get a…
Your creative year in review
It’s December, which means another year is coming to an end. This time of year I always think back on how the year went for me; the good, the bad, the ugly, the exciting, the unexpected. Regardless of if you…
