The Value of an Idea
Everything begins with an idea. It is my opinion that the value of an idea is grossly underestimated. The reason? It is an intangible asset.
The Role of Playing in Creativity
Playing, another integrative tool, particularly builds upon body thinking, empathizing and play-acting, and modeling.
Creative Modeling
Modeling objects and concepts often requires some combination of dimensional thinking, abstracting, analogizing, and manipulative or body skill.
Passionate, happy people. I know them from the moment I meet them. Their energy is high and they love what they do. They follow
their heart's desire and each day inevitably unfolds with new, exciting opportunities. In tune with their callings, they are
living a life filled with joy.
I'd like to introduce you to Dave Duggins, who is one of these passionate people. Dave is a professionally published short
story author and the editor behind the colorful and melodramatic covers of Spacesuits and Sixguns, a contemporary pulp fiction magazine. In addition to that, he's a creativity coach
and writing mentor who has joined the Creativity Portal community with his new writing column called "Love of the Craft".
You'll sense Dave's passion and enthusiasm in his inaugural columns,
"You and the Page"
and "Start Write Now!".
He's also inviting "ask the writing coach" questions to answer in future columns. His desire to help educate and motivate
writers at every level is both welcome and wonderful. I can't help myself when I say that I'm truly diggin' Duggins.
Let's see if we can keep Dave busy answering your questions about writing, publishing, and creativity. Submit your questions to
him through his Web site form at voidgunner.homestead.com.
Creative Solutions & Inspirations from the Modern Day Muses Muse Song, the Muse of Pampering,
Encouragement and Good Company By Jill Badonsky
In the process of teaching people how to break through creative blocks, I have observed that many of us have a problem putting ourselves first.
Inner Voices of Creativity Patience: The Calming, Lovely Antidote By Anne Marie Bennett
Patience can be one of the most difficult inner voices to hear in our lives. If you’re struggling with this on your own creative journey
right now, try this...
Love of the Craft You and the Page By Dave Duggins
If you sit down with notebook in hand, pen at ready and the foremost thought in your mind is where you're going to submit the story when
you've finished it, you've already failed.
Romancing the Cod By Deanne Fitzpatrick
Where does rug-hooking artist Deanne Fitzpatrick pull inspiration from? Read the beautiful history and sensory-satisfying details behind
her fish rugs.
Interview with World Traveler Marie Javins By Nancy Mills
Marie spent one full year of her life traveling around the globe by public transport and then posting about it as she traveled on her
popular MariesWorldTour.com.
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