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: Writing
       
Foreheads, Grade 10, and Stories
Lori Wolf-Heffner | April 8, 2017
If there’s one thing I’d wish I’d done more of, it’s pay attention in English class, specifically grade 10 English class. That’s when we studied Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology…
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The National Ballet of Canada Breaks With Convention
Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 25, 2017
The hardest part about creating art is knowing when to break with convention. When I read experienced writers’ and editors’ blogs, they invariably talk about writers who sacrifice good writing…
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Vivian Hicks Doesn’t Let Bullying Ruin Her Dreams
Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 11, 2017
My first assignment for just dance! magazine this year was to interview a 13-year-old phenom, Vivian Hicks. This young woman has accomplished a lot: Not only is she a Mini-Pop,…
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Language is More Than IQ Scores and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Lori Wolf-Heffner | February 4, 2017
One thing I’ve always envied about descendants of pioneer families is that those descendants had easy access to their roots from the past one to three centuries. Naturally, everyone in…
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The Importance of Saying No
Lori Wolf-Heffner | January 28, 2017
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…
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Don’t Be Afraid to Dig Deep
Lori Wolf-Heffner | January 21, 2017
Have you ever dived into the deep end of a pool, tried to touch the bottom, and then come up, feeling immensely satisfied that you were just 10 feet below…
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The Power of Focus in Your Art
Lori Wolf-Heffner | December 9, 2016
Good stories, works of art, songs, dances, and everything in between need this...
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Another Way for Artists To Torture Themselves: Weightlifting
Lori Wolf-Heffner | November 12, 2016
There I was, attempting not to grunt while lifting weights on our weight equipment, which is conveniently located in our windowless storage room in the basement. I was afraid that grunting…
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Comfort Zones: Potential Danger for Artists, Writers, Performers, and Everyone in Between
Lori Wolf-Heffner | October 30, 2016
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…
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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…
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