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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Harness Your Motivation, Even if You Believe It’ll Disappear

Lori Wolf-Heffner | December 18, 2014
We’re about to be inundated with all the tips and tricks of starting New Years’ Resolutions and how to stick to them. The counter culture to that usually declares that New…

The Role of Positive Thinking in Creativity

Lori Wolf-Heffner | November 24, 2014
Positive thinking pops up once in awhile in my social media feeds. It seems a new trend is criticizing its usefulness, though I’ve also read other critics who say it’s empty, even harmful.…

Changes to Canada’s Copyright Laws

Lori Wolf-Heffner | October 26, 2014
In 2012, Canada’s copyright law was updated, including expanding the definition of fair use and providing clearer guidelines for what constitutes copyright infringement in the digital world. (The Globe &…

Learning From Others

Lori Wolf-Heffner | October 12, 2014
Perhaps one of my most loathed experiences in my youth was dance workshops, which was a shame, because the opportunities to learn from those was immense. It actually didn’t matter…

The Need for Feedback

Lori Wolf-Heffner | September 28, 2014
So how much dedication is good for us? When successful people are asked for advice, they often say some version of, “Stay true to yourself. Don’t let anyone tell you that…

Passion vs. Real Life

Lori Wolf-Heffner | September 6, 2014
There’s nothing more enjoyable about writing than finding out something new about yourself as you’re writing. In this case, I’m starting to question the validity behind the “follow your passion” philosophy…

I Call Myself Granoluppie

Lori Wolf-Heffner | August 19, 2014
I spent the last five weeks of my first pregnancy in the hospital. A nurse and a nurse-in-training were tending to me one afternoon. I forget the conversation, but the…

Preparing for Parenthood Creatively

Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 22, 2014
Entering parenthood was not an easy road for me. But let me back up. I stayed in university for quite a few years, partly because it was safe. I liked…

The Introvert Who Couldn’t be Alone

Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 2, 2014
Ask any introvert, and one of the things they most likely cherish is time by themselves. I belong to that category, but I have a love/hate relationship with being alone.…

Minimalism and Creativity: Is There a Connection?

Lori Wolf-Heffner | June 20, 2014
Dedication to one’s craft requires sacrifices, and you have to know how much you’re willing to give up to achieve what you define as success (assuming you can achieve it).…

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