"The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil." — Thomas Edison I first learned the value of alone time …
August McLaughlin
The Writer’s Golden Hour: Making the Most of Our Time
Ever been struck by ideas seemingly out of the blue? Or sat down to conjure up a brand new story only to draw a blank? Sure, you may hunker …
Too Many “Cooks” In Our Fiction: The Biggest Lesson I Learned From Book One
Ever try to cook with a group? As you chit chat away, it's easy to get sidetracked. And dang it, salt looks a lot like sugar... As some of …
6 Common Diet Don’ts That Cramp Creativity
Have you ever tried to problem-solve, sculpt or write through major hunger pangs? What about after a huge, I'm totally stuffed! meal? When …
Creativity Under Pressure: How to Write Your Way Through Storms
You've been trudging along, writing at an erratic pace, when an email arrives. Noting the sender, you close your Twitter, Pinterest and …