by jlouden | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother
This is our last Creative Sunbeam. The previous Creative Sunbeams live here. I love writing prompts, writing meditations, creating immersive online retreats, and using all kinds of techniques to get my writing student’s creativity flowing. And I’ve also seen how...
by jlouden | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother
This is day 4 of a 5-day series. The rest of the Creative Sunbeams are here. Could it be true, lovely person, that you are never stuck in your writing? I found myself saying that last year to my Write Now group and I had to pause and ask myself if that was just me...
by jlouden | Jan 22, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother
This is day 3 of a 5-day series. The rest of the Creative Sunbeams are here. CREATIVE SUNBEAM #3 When you find yourself thinking this while writing Great! But I bet you don’t. Mostly we are cruel to ourselves when we create, expecting whatever comes out to be better...
by Tressa Beheim | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother
This is day 2 of a 5-day series on how to delight in your writing. Creative Sunbeam #1 is here. CREATIVE SUNBEAM #2 When you find yourself thinking this while writing Try this instead: Set positive expectations for your next writing session. When you do so, your...
by jlouden | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Why Bother, Why Bother
Brava / Bravo for being alive – another day is yours to savor. I know the world may feel dim and troubled and yet your creative life can still glow with delight and attention. In fact, it’s never more important than when the world is troubled to tend your own...