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Discover the rejuvenating benefits of a digital detox. This article explains how disconnecting from screens with intentional breaks can spark innovative storytelling and renew your creative focus.
Explore how to harness deep work to enter a state of creative flow. This post reveals practical strategies for minimizing distractions and optimizing your writing sessions for lasting inspiration.
Discover how to cultivate a creative workspace that fuels disciplined productivity and imaginative exploration. This article offers practical tips on optimizing lighting, ergonomics, layout, decor, and more to build your ideal writing haven.
Discover how to structure your writing sessions with the Pomodoro Technique. Learn to enhance focus and creativity through energizing work sprints followed by refreshing breaks.
Learn how to harness the power of morning pages—an essential daily writing ritual that refreshes the mind, fuels creativity, and boosts productivity. Discover practical prompts and techniques for transforming journaling into your creative productivity tool.
"The Sculptor's Eye: Strategies for Self-Editing Like a Pro" provides 10 actionable tips to refine your writing. From cutting excess to improving clarity, learn how to edit your work like a professional.
"Writing in the Margins: Making the Most of Limited Time" shares practical tips for writers with busy schedules. Learn how to turn small moments into creative opportunities and keep your writing goals on track.
"Spark Your Stories: Unusual Places to Find Writing Inspiration" explores 9 unexpected sources of creativity. Discover how everyday places can ignite your imagination and fuel your writing.
Whether you're drafting a novel, blogging, or refining your craft, these 7 Windows apps are must-haves for every writer. From Scrivener to Grammarly, explore tools that will elevate your writing process and keep creativity flowing.
Discover must-read books that will elevate your writing skills. From Stephen King to Elizabeth Gilbert, explore these essential reads for every writer’s journey.
The art of writing often feels like a solitary journey, yet the path to literary excellence is frequently illuminated by the wisdom and insights of those who h...
From Novice to Wordsmith: A Beginner's Guide to Writing" is your literary compass. Discover essential tips and encouragement for your writing journey.
Unveil the secrets to conquering writing challenges and emerging as a Word Warrior in your creative journey. Dive into strategies to overcome the blank page, writer's block, and self-doubt.
Embark on a voyage through the realm of creative writing prompts. These ten prompts will awaken the dormant storyteller within you.
Through Hazel Eyes: The Art of Reinventing Yourself As the crisp New England breeze ushers in a change of seasons outside my Bostonian window, I find myself...
Explore the heart of sustaining creativity. Through a blend of actionable tips and insightful exploration, discover how to invite and harmonize with the muse, making every creative endeavor a captivating dance of imagination and expression.
Unveil the essence of creating a perfect writing nook. Delve into how tranquility, identity, and order contribute to fostering the whimsical dance of creativity amidst the structured rhythm of words.
Delve into the harmonious marriage of mindfulness and writing. Discover how embracing the present moment can enrich your narrative, offering a journey of self-exploration and a deeper engagement with the creative process.
Dive into "The Writer’s Arsenal," exploring five essential digital tools that streamline and enrich the writing process. From Evernote's organized haven for ideas to Grammarly's vigilant editorial eye, discover how these tools are more than just aids; they're companions in the creative journey of writing.
Delve into the rhythmic dance between writing and time management. Unveil strategies to harmonize your writing routine with life's myriad melodies, creating a narrative that resonates beyond the pages into the realms of balanced living and meaningful engagement.
Unveil a heartfelt exploration into overcoming the creative hurdles every writer faces. With a blend of personal anecdotes and actionable tips, find your way back to the harmonious flow of words, even when the muse seems elusive.
Delve into the heart of creating sacred writing rituals. From the peaceful practice of morning pages to the serene reflections of midnight musings, discover how to create a conducive environment and rituals that honor the essence of writing, guiding your words from the abyss of thought to the heart of expression.
Unlock the potential of your words with these 5 productivity hacks designed for writers. Discover how structured discipline and whimsical imagination can dance together in the realm of writing, leading to compelling narratives. Whether it’s the tranquil ritual of morning pages or the rhythmic discipline of the Pomodoro Technique, these hacks offer a pathway to a fruitful writing journey.
Explore the nuanced choreography between creativity and deadlines in the realm of writing. Through seasoned insights, delve into tips and reflections to harmonize this dance, enriching both your narrative and your writing routine.
In the quiet embrace of coastal winds and the rhythmic murmur of waves, a story of art and adventure unfolds—a tale of an artist named Maya who sought to captu...
Hey there, fellow procrastinators! If you're anything like me, you have a mile-long to-do list that seems to grow longer by the minute. And if you're reading t...
Hey there! Are you always struggling to finish your tasks on time? Do you often feel like there aren't enough hours in a day to get everything done? Well, you'...
Princess Fiona of Emberwild is a character that shows up in several of my short stories. She met an untimely demise with a dragon after a contest of riddles, w...
With the crash of waves beneath her, the Mermaid leapt out of the sea. For a brief moment, she saw the storm clouds above, And then she returned under...
Next month, I'm traveling to South Africa. I'll spend most of my time in Cape Town and I also want to tour through the Garden Route. I'm hoping to meet some of...
I hate to-do lists. I truly do. Why do I hate them so? Let me explain. I have a friend who is a very organized person. Everything in her life has its place,...
Clinton kept quiet. He was holding some great cards, and if he kept his wits about him, the full pot would be his. A good gambler never counts the money in the...
Princess Fiona of Emberwild was feeling tired. It was mid-afternoon and she had spent the morning doing very princess-y things, such as presiding over court, g...
In the heart of the forest, deep in the wild,There stands a cabin, a sight to behold.Its walls are of wood, its roof is of thatch,And the windows are small, bu...
The wind swirled outside the pane glass window Through the dim light of the early morning, She stared intently at the yard outside. Leaves blew haphaz...
The lonely man sat quietly at the table, All of his remaining chips in front of him. A last bet, A desperate gamble. He took a deep breath and look...
Captain Franco grabbed the wheel to steer the zeppelin clear of the approaching thunderheads. They had been flying for over nine hours and were close to their...
Countenance a bird?Is it by the fields of giant rain,And then, since breaking of a tare. 'T was wont to the whole.If I am I,And debauchee of gnome,Himself, him...
Sympathising quake, Ye earth and with time, While yet a summer weather. How shallow as the echo hath pillowed them, To the lofty elm-tree...
Family and hides, and steady, More bright than forward it; ’Tis peace’s end of things For elegy shall sing, And greets its bowers, O...
Great, it re-peopled from their arms the august masters of camps, To each other, fluid, a transparent lakes, thy errors, perturbations of smoke of new ways a...
Strangely grotesque beneath the shimmering clouds We speak to green spells within the sky Take cover! The devil is gone All scary on the water You dream of tin...
Whose crocodile is that? No one knows. Its owner is quite sad though. It really is a tale of woe, I watch him frown. I cry hello. He gives his crocodile...
Arcana Lionbattler was a warrior poet who traveled the road between The Deadly Imp Alehouse and the The Vulgar Emperess' Hall, two run-down inns on the edge of...
This poem, entitled A Trio of Angels Dancing Upon the Waves, was penned by the Dark Elf Fomadeun. He wrote it after making several unsuccessful attempts at gene...
Sinful and Mournful Within the Sky was thought to be one of the lost poems of Warden Chaosbattler. But then he found it. It was right where he left it. Sinful...
I am Heavy Beside the Flowers was one of the first poems written by Jester Ravenreaper in his tome called, appropriately, My First Poems. Sadly, Jester Ravenrea...
The poem All Luminous Over the Rain was penned by Jasmine Seeker as she walked the long roads to the Tin Sun Kingdom and set her eyes upon the Night's Slave, a...
Jasmine Ravenrange is a force to reckon with. This antisocial lady has almond-shaped purple eyes that are like two windows on the evening sky. Her fine, stra...
I shared some Hilton Vazquez poems last month. Here are a few more. Stormy Stormy, clear seashells swiftly love a sunny, big sun. The big seashell calmly fig...
Here is a selection of poems penned by the great Hilton Vazquez, who wrote an ode to Evangeline Hammond entitled, All Vaporous Under the Sea. The following t...
Nindrol Petleth was a fair elf maiden that dwelled in the Northern reaches, near the river Tola. Like most of the Elven-folk, she preferred to spend her days an...
Princess Fiona of the Emberwild liked dragons and riddles. It is rumored that she once encountered an ancient green dragon while searching for treasure in a...
Little is known of Nona Wilcox, who spent her days wandering the empty beaches near the seaside village of Caelkirk, which was dangerously close to the pirate o...
Another tale is told. Another poet grows old. This is the work of the fabled poet Sir Winston Pewter, who spun this tale while traveling in the Southern Wastes...
This poem tells the sad and tragic story of Herminia Picket of Westlebury, a small coastal village in the upper reaches of Tiny Land. She was the daughter of...
It is said that Alexandra Ebony Norton was well-known amongst her peers in the Lady Dryad Confederation. And yet none of those who belonged could actually remem...
Tucked far away in one of the distant spirals of the galaxy lies the star system of Corzonna. The planets that orbit the star are numerous and varied, with some...
All vaporous under the sea is a poem written by the great bard Hilton Vazquez. It was composed while he was traveling in the Duchy of the New Bane's Slaughter i...
Alisha Atkinson lives in the outer wilds of Tiny Land. This is an epic tale in her honor. It was composed by the poet Beleleamus, during one of his many stays i...
My cousin Dave is a total Photoshop nerd. He loves to edit family photos to make them funny or weird—stuff like adding cool captions or just messing around with...
I'm trying to be healthy and eat less sugar and carbs. It's not easy, because I've never met a Twix bar I didn't like. I'm trying to eat more veggies at all of...
I remember learning in grade school how the closer a planet is to the sun, the faster it travels. That's due to the gravitational pull of the sun, which makes o...
Spend a lot of time in the gym running on the treadmill? I think running outside, preferably on the beach, is a lot more fun. But sometimes that's not possible...
Bikram Yoga, or hot yoga is something I happen to be doing on and off for quite a very long time. Actually I started before my continual back pain began. Before...
I love spending time at the beach and sail around the world to find as many beaches as I can, no matter what time of year it is. But for most people, beach life...
Tweet! Tweet! I think I have a Twitter account but I almost never use it. Do you? I know that a lot of celebrities use it to update fans and some die-hards...
Supercell, the makers of Boom Beach, Hay Day, and Clash of Clans, have a new game called Smash Land, which I read about on CheatsPulse. I don't live in Canada o...
My friend Dave showed me his latest obsession: Boom Beach, which is a game from Supercell. They are the folks that made Clash of Clans and Hay Day, which ar...
I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga recently and attending classes as well as watching videos at home. Here are a few good tips and techniques I have picked...
With things winding down this Fall, I decided it was time to get back into running shape. Since I'll be up and down the California coast in October and Novembe...
Spending a few days up in northern Montana, at Glacier National Park. We have already enjoyed the Western half of the park, including a hike to Avalanche Lake....
I was sitting down for coffee with some friends and we were amazed (and a little embarrassed) that we couldn't name all of the thirteen original colonies (North...
The Ionian islands are a fabulous destination for those who need to combine their sailing in Greece holidays together with gourmet food and lavish services. As...
I recently took a yoga class and was brushing up on my asanas (a.k.a. poses) on YogaSimple.net. I have learned a lot about yoga in the past few weeks. Here's so...
I enjoy sailing and I meet many people who wish to go for sailing. The trouble is they don’t recognize a lot about this because they are daunted by the thought...
Cool guy that I found out about via Inspiratopia that took the $25,000 payment that 20th Century Fox gave him to make a promotional video and instead used it to...
While we were docked this weekend, we decided to create some Pottermore accounts. Pottermore, for those of you not in the know, is the new web site all about Ha...
I've been sailing for a while now and been through many places and I'm thinking about the first sail post that I would like to share with all of you. Let me...
