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NewZine Archives : 2009 : February 19 Issue
Creativity Portal NewZine: Inspiration and Resources for Writers, Artists & Creatives!
February 19, 2009  |  Feb. 24 Live Nash Book Club Event!
Quoteworthy
“There is a delicious solitude about creativity where we can forget about all of our everyday concerns and worries and move into passionate, even cathartic states.” — Shelley Klammer, Creative Over-Indulgence
In This Issue
February 2009 Journal
Jennie Nash Live Book Club Event!

Continuing this month is our official "Nash-Bash", a celebration of author Jennie Nash's new novel The Only True Genius in the Family (@ Amazon).

Our celebration thus far has included the My Own True Genius essay writing contest (still open for submissions until March 15, 2009) and a special affirming Creative License for you to print.

Next on our list is a Live Book Club Event scheduled for this coming Tuesday evening (Feb. 24).

Live Book Club Event with Author Jenny Nash
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Time: 7:30-8:30P, Mountain Standard Time

Join author Jennie Nash and our own Molly Anderson-Childers LIVE for a juicy conference call discussing Jennie's newly-released book, The Only True Genius In the Family. They'll chat about creativity and the writing life and answer your questions about Muses, inspirations, and ways to feed the creative fire.

Register now to participate in this unforgettable event by sending an e-mail to the author at truegeniuscontest@gmail.com with the subject "February 24 Live Book Club Event."
Introducing Art Photographer Judy Wood
I'm happy to introduce both a new author and new article series trotting in on Creativity Portal called "Riding Lessons for Artists" by Judy Wood.

Judy is a Canadian art photographer whose images and writings are shaped by her prairie based lifestyle as an artist, photographer, writer and horse person. Experience her stunning photos at www.judywoodartphotography.com and in Creativity Portal's upcoming 365 Pictures prompt feature. Welcome, Judy!

Chris Dunmire
Chris Dunmire
Creative Director & Publisher
www.creativity-portal.com
Monthly Columns & Featured Series
Creative Careers in the Arts
Interview with 'Art Freak' Zine Publisher Carol Parks

People think art is a luxury, but it’s not. It’s right up there with food and water, to pick up a pen and make your mark.

Riding Lessons for Artists
Introduction

I don't really remember not having been able to do art at some level, as I grew up with pencils and crayons in hand, usually creating drawings of horses.

Adventure Series Photo Writing Prompts
Adventure into Thailand

Adventure seekers flock to its shores and jungles to ride elephants, climb steep rock faces, and to lay on the pristine beaches.
More What's New @ the CP
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad, Blog?

Creative techniques to propel your sinking to-do's to the top of the list.

Creative Over-Indulgence

Creativity as a form of addiction, compulsion, or workaholism.

Chocolate Creativity Addiction

A post-Valentine's Day reflection and thoughts on Shelly Klammer's "Creative Over-Indulgence."

Practicing Drawing: 7 Tips to Help You Improve

Forgiving tried 'n' true methods to developing your artistic skills.

THE OYSTER AND THE PEARL: What Motivates Us To Create

We might discover that by accepting our life we will never lose our motivation to create.