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

Robert Henri's 'The Art Spirit'

Inspiring ideas since 1929.

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.

AI

Perfect Personal Essay

What will AI mean to writing?

Don't succumb to the ease of letting some artificial entity take and dull your voice.

Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Creative thinking shifts perspective.

Cookie Fortune Maker (CFM)

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Cookie Fortune Maker

The World's Oldest Microblogging Platform takes its seat in the long history of social media


Marge

Modern Day Muses

The Just-Get-Started Muse

8 Ways to stop creative neglect.


Home

Molly Anderson

Fear: Muse & motivator

How your fears can prompt you to action.


Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Is Creativity Indefinable?

The many different ways in which someone can be creative.


Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.


Painting

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Framing Art / Reframing Life

Reframing is all about turning things upside down and backwards.

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