You may spend years trying to find your writing focus without realizing you’ve done it until you’re well into it. And that’s wonderful! Don’t obsess over finding a focus when you’re young, because if you explore many fields, eventually a focus is likely to find you. Occasionally someone gets lucky early in life. One of […]
Tag: Creativity
Overcoming the Blank Screen
If your computer screen seems to be sticking its tongue out at you as you freeze up, turn it off and take a break. It’s the best way to fight Blank Computer Screen Syndrome, aka Writer’s Paralysis. First, think hard about your message and condense it into a couple of sentences. Next, post the message […]
Breathing to the Glory of God
Guest Column Every creative person has mentors who were instrumental in laying the foundation for creativity, who shaped us in ways that made us who we are. We’ve been thinking about those people in our own lives, and so we decided to track some of them down and ask one of our favorite questions: “What […]
Robin Williams
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. ~ Robin Williams, actor & comedian
Discipline & The Creative Professional
Every creative person has mentors who were instrumental in his or her creative career. People who laid the foundation for creativity, who shaped us in ways that made us who we are now. We’ve been thinking quite a bit about those people in our own lives, and so we decided to track some of them […]
Tom Hanks
[T]he actual work requires the same discipline and passion as any job you love doing, be it as a very good pipe fitter or a highly creative artist. ~ Tom Hanks, actor, director & producer
ARTISTS, LIFT EACH OTHER UP
I’m a little late with my Journal contribution this month because I – along with Shun Lee Fong and Anthony Epling – have been focused on the formation of the Catalyst Writers Groups (and moving to Atlanta to begin production on my series). But I’m so excited about what’s happening here, I’m not as embarrassed […]
Fred Rogers
No matter what our particular job, especially in our world today, we are called to be… repairers of creation. ~ Fred Rogers, television host
The Three Thirds of Generating Good Ideas
You’ve experienced it: The Battle for Good, Original Ideas – which usually don’t present themselves easily. Whether going at it alone or with a creative team, somehow, you’ve got to get the best ideas possible. There’s a process you have to go through to do so, and no matter how good you are, that process is difficult. Without […]
