Imposter Syndrome

Mark Coleman

Imposter Syndrome

Quieting the voice of self-doubt.


Friedman's sketch

Donald M. Rattner

Creativity Tactic #40

Pick up a pencil.


Joy Sikorski

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.


Painting

Robert Joyner

Loose Watercolor Landscape

Embrace the unpredictable nature of watercolors.

Duology bookset by D.L. Taylor

On discipline and the quiet work that turns ideas into books


By Chris Dunmire | Updated 2/25/26

I had the pleasure of attending a book release party where I met two standout YA fantasy authors, D.L. Taylor and Logan Karlie, celebrating the release of the second installment in Taylor’s duology The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise. More …


Dear Muse typewriter letter

How collaboration and focus help you finish what you start


By Susan M. Brackney | Updated 2/15/26

Dear Muse,

My creative energy is like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing off the walls, and there are not enough lifetimes for me to accomplish all of my goals. I'm very frustrated, because I can't seem to concentrate on one project at a time or even place them in any order of importance. More…


Fostering Creativity in Children

Abby Connors

Improvisation Helps Children Learn

10 Ways to engagement.

Creative ADVENTures

ADVENTure #2

Playful Ways to Ramp Up Creative Energy

It doesn't take an Einstein to realize that playing is good for us.

Perfect Personal Essay

Perfect Personal Essay

Incorporate the Three-Part Narrative

You really do need a structure when writing personal narrative.

A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

The Great Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Curious? Crack your openness to experience and let the light shine in!


thalia

9 Greek muses

Thalia

Muse of comedy, humor, and laughter.


Home

Molly Anderson

Fear: Muse & motivator

How your fears can prompt you to action.


Genius Habits

Genius Habits

How to Build Creative Confidence

Embracing experience.


Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.


Art by Karen Blessen

Jill Allison Bryan

How one bullet sparked creative chaos

One bullet sparked a series of events that would change Karen Blessen's life forever.

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