Editing, Judgement, and Discernment
Have you ever heard the expression, There are no bad ideas in brainstorming? I think of stream of consciousness writing as a form of brainstorming. It's not to say there…
Limitations and the Creative Process
Sometimes, the hardest part of the creative process is getting started. In the early 1990s, I used to perform improv comedy in Toronto and the surrounding regions. Doing improv helped…
For the Love of Fonts
Whether you are designing graphics or adding meaningful text to an image, the type of font you use is key. Use the wrong font and it can get in the…
Beyond the Comfort Zone
I can hear the voice of Anne-Marie, my yoga teacher, saying "I can see you hanging out in your comfort zone! Go deeper!”. Indeed, going deeper is the path the…
An Hour a Week
In her book the Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron mentions two creative tools that when practiced, make magical changes towards opening up the creative channels in your life. One tool is…