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Questions 3: Delivering Hope

Everyone has their own opinion on this subject.  Some think you don’t need to get positive energy from others.  Some think it’s essential.  You have another group in the middle.  So, let’s open up the floor: How important is hope … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

People might be wondering how to give an artist hope.  Here are some suggestions: Actually interact with their art.  Read their books, listen to their music, look at their paintings, etc. Give compliments even if you also want to give … Continue reading

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Giving Hope To The Artist

I feel like one of the hardest parts of being any type of artist is retaining ones hope in getting noticed.  Yes, I know many are going to rush to the comments to say that isn’t the point of making … Continue reading

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Returning to Writing

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading

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Steiner’s School Supply Store: Free Pencil For Every $100 Spent

Welcome to my little store, which has all of your school supply needs.  We open near the end of the school year to help people get their shopping done before the summer.  Don’t worry because the magic lasts for a … Continue reading

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National Creativity Day

Seems like an important holiday to celebrate, especially for anyone trying to be artistic.  I don’t get to use my imagination as much as I used to, which hurts.  Maybe I’ll get back to it either one day or during … Continue reading

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The Desire to Create

Not that I’m very religious, but there is a phrase from Genesis that I think about from time to time: ‘Made in God’s Image’.  Before anyone goes rushing to the comments to argue theology, that’s not what I’m going to … Continue reading

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Being Your Best and Worst Critic

I’m really hard on myself.  Think a lot of people can say this about themselves as well.  It’s extra tough to handle the inner critic when it comes to art.  Yet, one has to be their own cheerleader as well.  … Continue reading

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Publishing and the Opinions of Others

I know this will ruffle some feathers.  I’ve seen many people say that they don’t care about the opinions of others.  They write and publish for themselves.  Doesn’t matter what any says.  These authors don’t care.  At least, that’s how … Continue reading

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You’re Never Going to Make It

I think any person who has announced their dream and tried to accomplish it has been told to quit.  Artists especially are routinely dragged down under the guise of saving them from themselves.  They are only left alone after they … Continue reading

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