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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Category: Creativity

Shaking up the Pages: Exploring My World of Dance Fiction

Lori Wolf-Heffner | October 3, 2023
In my world of dance fiction, dance has more uses for storytelling than just “Will I pass this audition? Will I make it?” I love exploring the possibilities. A student…

Experiencing Flamenco Dance on Film

Phoebe Wolfe | September 25, 2023
Writers, performers, and many other creators know that the medium they choose to express themselves can have a great impact on how their message is perceived. Performing flamenco dance live…

Queer Representation in Theatre: Improving Visibility in the Performing Arts Through Collaboration  

Phoebe Wolfe | June 10, 2022
Currently, one million Canadians identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Despite the size of this population, there’s still a serious lack of queer and trans representation in countless spaces,…

“I Thought I Could Never Make a Living From Art”

Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 6, 2021
Candice Leyland, watercolour artist and art teacher, never imagined she’d be where she is today: making a living from her art. As a writer, I can empathize. One stereotype that…

Are You a Forest Type or a Tree Type?

Lori Wolf-Heffner | August 12, 2017
“This constant back-and-forth is one of the most metabolism-consuming things that our brain can do. We step out of time, out of the moment, and survey the big picture. We…

A Different Way to Listen

Lori Wolf-Heffner | February 18, 2017
I’m going to introduce you to a man you have probably never heard of. His name is Joseph Schaeffer. He’s a mediator and educator. If you’ve been around long enough,…

Applying to University? Here are My 9 Regrets About My Studies

Lori Wolf-Heffner | February 11, 2017
In Ontario, young people are supposed to know what to do with their lives by the time they’re 17 so they can start applying to post-secondary education. For me, it…

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...

My 1st Creative Endeavour for 2015: Making Fresh Pasta

Lori Wolf-Heffner | January 9, 2015
Making fresh pasta has been a dream of mine for about two years. I know it’s not easy when you start, but it does get easier with practice. And that…

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…

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