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.
Happy reading!
Tag: Creative writing
Webinar: What you need to know about self-publishing
You’re getting close to finishing your book, and you think you want to publish it yourself. We can help you avoid the scams and costly mistakes that can plague first-time…
Webinar: I have an idea for a book. What next? (Or: How to write a book)
You’re pretty sure you want to write a book, but you have a lot of questions about the process of getting the words on the page. Where and how do…
Writing Workshop Kitchener: Turning Memories into Stories
A Free Writing Workshop in Kitchener You dream of becoming a writer someday. Or maybe you have your family’s history in a box and want to write a book for…
Writing Workshop Kitchener: Turning Memories into Stories
A Free Writing Workshop in Kitchener You dream of becoming a writer someday. Or maybe you have your family’s history in a box and want to write a book for…
Writing Novels about Dance
Canadian writer Lori Wolf-Heffner talks about the problems she had writing novels about dance.
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…
Writing From Your Past
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…
Journalling for almost 30 Years and Counting: Now What?
I’ve been journalling for almost three decades and have just as many journals (30 of them). I travel down memory lane once in awhile, but other than that, they sit…
The Role of Positive Thinking in Creativity
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.…
Minimalism and Creativity: Is There a Connection?
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).…