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NewZine Archives : 2010 : November 15 Issue – Wordplay Lifecycle
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| November 15, 2010 | Wordplay Lifecycle |
| Quoteworthy |
“Art builds on itself. The more you experiment
the more ideas are given to you.”
— Artist Tina Verduzco |
| In This Issue |
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November 15, 2010 Journal |
Nurture Your Creativity #14: Notice Your Lifecycle
It's true: we all have 24 hours allotted to us in a day, but how we use this time varies according to our needs and responsibilities, or as I like to say, our Daily Lifecycle. Different for each of us, the cycle of activities within a 24-hour period requires a semblance of balance to take care of life's business and meet our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. More »
Chris Dunmire
Publisher,
Creativity-Portal.com |
| Features & Series |
Creative Careers Interviews
Folk Artist Tina Verduzco
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Artist Tina Verduzco’s life changed in 2006 when her husband developed lung cancer. This courageous woman became an artist through a true “trial by fire.”
Visual Artist & Author Roberta Allen
By Kristi Tencarre
Roberta has published eight books including "The Playful Way to Serious Writing" and is currently looking for a publisher for two new ones: a memoir and a collection of short stories.
Part-Time Creativity
Framing Art / Reframing Life
By Riva Weinstein
There’s nothing like framing a finished piece of art work. And there’s nothing like reframing beliefs that can keep our creativity — and stomach — tied up in knots. |
| Spotlight Book & Excerpt |
 Wordplay
By Judy Reeves
Taking your writing seriously doesn’t mean giving up the fun of it. Playing with words — squeezing out the sound of them, arranging them on the page in nonsensical visual dollops — is a delightful way to get some fun back into your work. When your writing begins to feel like manual labor under the August sun, lighten up with these playful tools.
Plus: A Writer’s Book of Days: Interview with Author Judy Reeves
Excerpted from the book A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life (2010 revised edition) by Judy Reeves. |
More What's New @ CP |
Stimulus — The Catalyst to Spark Passion and Creativity at Work
By Jeannine McGlade and Andrew Pek
How do you get stimulus that will spark your passion and creativity at work?
Brainstorming Isn't Creative Enough Anymore
By Edward Glassman, PhD
Move into the ‘Age Of Modern Creative Thinking Techniques.’ Start using the many dozens of creative thinking techniques now available to help you achieve quality solutions.
Beautiful Butterflies in and Out of Your Home
By Scarlett Lovitt
Creative ways to add butterflies to your home decor and tips to attracting them to your outdoor gardens.
Creative Holiday Shopping for Creative Change
By Tiger Kandel & Heather M. Schloss
Crafty Christmas gift alternatives to mass-marketed goods.
5 Steps to Overcoming Page Fright
By Dara Girard
I attack the page quickly so that the fear doesn’t have a chance to settle, but I’ve met others who can sit for hours paralyzed with fear. I don’t want that to be you, so here are some tips.
Writing a Book as a Giving Back
By Naomi Rose
You probably haven’t thought of your writing a book as a giving back, but it can be. And it’s a very valuable way to think of writing a book.
Pleasure, Beauty and Wonder: Essential Ingredients in Today's Curriculum
By John Eger
When St. Augustine infused every discipline with dance, music, creative writing and visual arts, all the students not only excelled; they were fully engaged and reportedly, full of joy and wonder.
Honesty is Creative
By Shelley Klammer
On love, reclaiming dignity, the gift of self-honesty, and how vulnerability is courageous. |
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