June 15, 2006 | Creativity Radio
"I suspect I enjoy saying I'm a freelance writer more than I actually enjoy being one." —
Mimi Greenwood Knight, Life As I Know
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- June 2006 Journal
- Feature Column Series
- More What's New @ the CP
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher
This week I'm excited to introduce three new original feature series coming to you straight from the Creativity Portal in
partnership with the following people:
John Dillon & Vivian Nesbitt:An Update on My "Blogging the CreativeArt of the Song — Creativity Radio
Art of the Song is a one hour syndicated radio show co-hosted and co-produced byJohn Dillon andVivian Nesbitt with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through songwriting and other art forms. John and Viv will be sharing some of the show's"Creativity Corner" segments on theCreativity Portal to inspire our readers. The first segment is featured further down in this newsletter. If you haven't had a chance to tune-in to Art of the Song, you can find a station near you or listen online. For more information, visitwww.artofthesong.org.
Angie Dixon: An Open Mind
We unveiled Angie in our last newsletter with her tongue-in-cheek How NOT to Be Creative and two other articles, and are pleased to have her continue her creativity inspiring writings through a column named An Open Mind. Her first installment is featured further down in this newsletter. We are happy to welcome Angie's Leonardo Trait perspective and her wonderfulsense of humor.
Mark Levine: The Fine Print ofSelf-Publishing
Mark Levine is authoring a series of articles forCreativity Portal readers based on his book, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, which analyzes and ranks the contracts and services of 48 self-publishing companies. This information will be of special interest to writers considering self-publishing their work. His first article and The Author's Billof Rights are featured further down inthis newsletter.
I was happy to hear from a number of you who responded to my Blogging the Creative Journey Invitation from the June first newsletter. A new section on the
The criteria for blog listings is that they should be well-established, creativity-inspiring, family-friendly, and on-topic. If you have a blog that you'd like considered for inclusion on this list, please e-mail me the URL and tell me a little about it. I can't promise that every blog will be included (see criteria), but do thank each one of you for sharing your
Chris Dunmire
Publisher, Creativity Portal
Creative Solutions & Inspirations from the Modern Day Muses
Exposure Realms (Part 1)leaks in.
Art of the Song Creativity Radio
Creativity is for Everyone!present moment.
An Open Mind
The Courage of Public Creativityunadulterated courage.
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
Traditional Publishers Released FewerBooks in 2005
Plus: The Author's Bill of Rights
Exposure Realms (Part 1)
By Jill Badonsky
This month I ventured out of my realm into the world of business. Exposure to fields we normally do not venture into jiggles
the controls on our minds so ingenuity Art of the Song Creativity Radio
Creativity is for Everyone!
By John Dillon
You don't have to be an artist or a musician to be creative. Any life can be lived as a work of art, if lived with joy,
humility, and the spirit of the An Open Mind
The Courage of Public Creativity
By Angie Dixon
Creating is an act of courage. There's no doubt about that. Just to put the words down, make the brush strokes, sing the notes.
That's pure, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
Traditional Publishers Released Fewer
By Mark Levine
Learn why this is good news for unpublished writers.Plus: The Author's Bill of Rights
Interview with Artist Ellen Spencer
the underdog.
Plus: Q & A with Wine Maker Lane Tanner
Are your surroundings encouraging or destroyingyour creativity?
creative
projects?
Mask Making Project (Plaster)and outer you.
Passion Mapping: Creating Your Own Dream Collagepassion mapping.
Natural Resistanceand
paradigms.
By Nancy Mills
A celebrated artist known for her colorful paintings of women, she is also a dedicated environmentalist, poet, woman's activist
and health advocate, and an all around champ for Plus: Q & A with Wine Maker Lane Tanner
Are your surroundings encouraging or destroying
By Lise Richards
I believe your surroundings are a direct reflection of your thoughts. Everything begins with a thought — so if my space
is chaotic, cluttered and stagnant — what does that say about my chances for successful Mask Making Project (Plaster)
By Violette
One of the most transformative and creative acts you can undertake is to create a mask of your face. This project shows you how
to unmask the inner Passion Mapping: Creating Your Own Dream Collage
By Emelisa Mudle
Experience your authentic self through exploring your wants, needs, and desires through Natural Resistance
By Michelle James
Three ways to navigate the terrain of natural resistance when seeking to birth new visions, products, strategies,