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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Tag: Art
Getting Back on Top of Your Goals
It’s Not too Late The first quarter of 2018 is almost over. So, I’m going to ask that ominous question, the one that sounds like the monster that’s been hiding…
Mixing Work and Kids = Inspiring Your Creativity
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes have a hard time balancing work and kids. Next week, we celebrate Family Day in Ontario, and I realized I’ve book the…
Do You “Risk It All” for Your Dreams?
I’ve been reading self-help books on and off for years, and I wonder how they can promise that you can “have it all.” However, I also find these inspiring, and…
Art: Finding Your Voice
Studying dance growing up makes you acutely aware of your body. For me, I never fully knew where I fit: After a failed audition for a major ballet school when…
The Importance of Saying No
This week’s post is a quick one: It’s about the importance of saying no. We once had cookbook author Charmian Christie join us at our writers’ meeting (we belong to…
The Power of Focus in Your Art
Good stories, works of art, songs, dances, and everything in between need this...
Comfort Zones: Potential Danger for Artists, Writers, Performers, and Everyone in Between
Comfort zones are those nice, cozy, warm, fuzzy parts in our mind that convince us to stay put. They have a purpose: respite. But like any spa, too much of…
What’s Your Constellation of Images? How to Find Your Voice
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…
6 Tips to Help You Get Some Creative Time With Kids in the House
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…
Learning From Others
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…