Learning how to let go of perfectionism is a difficult journey. It’s easier to beat yourself up for making mistakes than do the hard inner work of learning to let them go. For artists, it’s vitally important that you learn how…
How to receive feedback with a growth mindset
How to receive feedback with a growth mindset I remember the first time I received real feedback on my art. I was in a creative sculpture class my sophomore year of college. I’d spent the last two weeks working hard…
August resource round up: post production
Post production can be expensive, and for good reason. There’s a ton to get done and many, many skills you need to learn (or hire someone to do.) That’s why for August’s free filmmaker resource round up we are focusing…
Opening your throat chakra for writing
Opening your throat chakra for writing Writing is communication. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a screenplay full of dialogue, a novel, or an essay; you have a story or idea you want to convey. The throat chakra, or Vishuddha,…
Finding your creative spark
Creativity, for something that drives all human innovation and progress, is extremely difficult to define. My husband doesn’t consider himself to be a creative person, and yet he engages in creative problem solving at his tech job all day, as…
What does a screenwriter do?
What does a screenwriter do? A screenwriter is a writer who writes or adapts a screenplay for the entertainment industry. They can write for film or television. A screenwriter may write fully original content, adapt a book or previous piece…
Finding joy in your art
I’ve written about finding inspiration. I’ve written about how to nurture your creativity. I’ve written about finding a routine that works for you. And all of those things are good and important. But do you know what’s maybe even more…
