Breaking the Writing (or Creativity) Rules that Bind You–Time
“I don’t have enough time.” I hear this statement often as a creativity and book coach. How can you change it to “I have enough time…even if it’s not as much as I would like”? What, in your mind, is enough time to write or do your creative work? An hour? Several hours? A whole […]
Creativity Means Broken Rules
Recently, Bob and I spent a weekend in Virginia with our grandsons and son Stephen and daughter-in-law Mindy. The two boys, Andrew and Ryan are now 5 ½ and 3 ½ and our interactions with them has changed. Instead of bouncing, lifting, carrying, swinging and all those other physical actions that infants and toddlers love, […]
Prince & the Queen of Cups Transcend Rules
A strong spirit transcends rules. Prince Rogers Nelson Last week, Facebook feeds were filled with the news of and reactions to the unexpected death of Prince. I loved the earthiness and whimsicality of his music. It was great to dance to, and his images were, like Bowie’s, out there. His imagination seemed limitless and rich. […]
Is Your Creativity Bedeviled?
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 10/26/2015. Theme, The Devil. This Major Arcana card suggests that this week, you look, really look, at places where you and your creativity are being bedeviled. That is, what illusions exist around your creative work? Where do you need to face things that have held you back in your […]
Break Creative Rules & Bonds
MONDAY’S TAROT MESSAGE FROM THE MUSE, 9/7/2015 Theme, The Devil. A Major Arcana card that suggests this week it’s time to be aware of how and why you may be held back in your work. Where is it time to break rules, to break the bonds of all the “shoulds” in your life and your […]
Are Your Tools Your Rules?
At the recent Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, Tim Grahl, author and book marketer for well-known authors like Dan Pink, spoke about building platform and connecting authentically with readers. He advised his listeners to not confuse the tools of social media with being the rules. I straightened in my seat when I heard that because several […]
Is it Time to Spring Clean Your Creativity?
Spring is finally here. And just like the birds preparing to build nests, first there is some cleaning out to do. If you live in the Northeast , you are probably throwing open the windows and doors to let in the fresh air. You may already be cleaning and putting away those heavy winter coats […]
Break Your Creative Bonds & Rules
Monday’s Tarot Message from the Muse, 12/23/2013 Theme, The Devil. This major arcana card says that it is time to stop confining your creativity with the rules and bonds that you or others have placed on you about what you can and can’t or shouldn’t do in your work. Those bonds are keeping you from […]