by Margaret | Aug 1, 2014 | creativity, events, process
Maybe you think you know what an IdeaBoard is. But I’m here to needle you by saying, maybe you don’t know all it CAN be. For example, perhaps you used context clues and your own good sense to surmise that an IdeaBoard is a board on which an author places...
by Margaret | Jul 30, 2014 | creativity
One of the mistakes I’ve been careful to avoid is depleting the creative reservoir. I envision this as something that happens when you dive into creative pursuits full-time, facing a blank canvas or blinking cursor for eight hours a day, no other choice but to...
by Margaret | Jun 9, 2014 | creativity
OK, authors and writers out there. Question for you. Yes, YOU. What would happen if you were stranded on a desert island with your characters? You can pick your favorites, if you have one. Would you get bored? Would one of you end up killing the other? Would someone...
by Margaret | May 27, 2014 | creativity, writing life
The pendulum has been swinging both ways in the conversation about creative work in recent years. There are many people trying to figure out how to do less, simplify their lives, and create a sustainable pace of life for themselves. I believe in this mission. There...
by Margaret | May 22, 2014 | creativity
Have you heard of Eudora Welty? She seems to be a favorite writer for other writers to use as an example, with her quirky beliefs, spunk and spirit, and fascinating creative process. At least, this is what I’ve seen of her. I have not read any of her work, but I...
by Margaret | May 10, 2014 | creativity, process
I am currently reading a book called On Looking by Alexandra Horowitz. The author poses a question I had never considered before: What is attention? We’ve all heard, “Pay attention!” but what about the difference between multitasking and...
