Lori's Blog on Books, Writing, and Creativity

Enjoy these articles on my books, writing in general, and the even broader topic of creativity. Although most have been written by me, I invite guests to contribute, too.

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Year: 2015

Book Review: Word Painting, by Rebecca McClanahan

Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 15, 2015
Like many writers, I enjoy reading about writing and getting different perspectives on the craft. So while perusing the writing section at my local bookstore, I came across Rebecca McClanahan’s…

What’s Your Constellation of Images? How to Find Your Voice

Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 3, 2015
Last time, I reflected on how writing from your past can help you develop your voice, since you’re the only one who has experienced your past. (I also gave you…

Writing From Your Past

Lori Wolf-Heffner | June 18, 2015
A frequent source of inspiration is our past. You may feel inspired when you think about your high school prom, your first kiss, or the first memory you hold about…

Squeezing Creativity Into Your Life: A Few Tips

Lori Wolf-Heffner | June 3, 2015
Creativity makes us human – our evolutionary ancestors wouldn’t have moved past the African jungles without curiosity and creativity. Yet many people say that they have no time for creativity.…

6 Tips to Help You Get Some Creative Time With Kids in the House

Lori Wolf-Heffner | May 26, 2015
If you’re a parent, chances are you have to watch your kids while trying to schedule in some creative time for yourself. Sure, you can get down and dirty with…

Don’t Sew and Tell

Lori Wolf-Heffner | May 6, 2015
You know the age-old advice about not cooking or baking a dish for the first time when you have guests? It applies to sewing, too. I found these wonderful instructions…

Music While Creating: Does It Work for You?

Lori Wolf-Heffner | April 30, 2015
Ever since I was in high school, I’d periodically heard about the latest study that proved or disproved that listening to music helped with productivity and therefore would help you…

Stepping Out Into an Introvert’s Abyss: Purposely Meeting New People

Lori Wolf-Heffner | April 15, 2015
Last week, I did something unheard of for this introverted writer: I purposely left my house to meet new people. Don’t worry: I hadn’t suddenly turned in to an extrovert.…

Major Life Changes? Don’t Forget Your Art

Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 26, 2015
University changed my life for the better – I became a better person through it, had many amazing experiences, a few heartbreaks for good measure, and came out 15 pounds…

How are Those Resolutions Coming Along?

Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 12, 2015
We’re about a quarter of the way in to 2015. Did you make any New Years’ resolutions? If so, are you still working on them? Did you completely ignore them?…

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