Oct 25

Create for Yourself: How Poet Whitney Hanson Turned Passion to Profession

The creative field is one that's driven by intrinsic passion. While there are certainly opportunities to make it big and get paid well, most would tell you it's not the reason why they do what they do. Passion is. Whitney Hanson is one of those people. https://youtu.be/qF6YNWKSYX0 The university student is a poet and creative entrepreneur who got her start sharing poetry on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most home dwellers bread-making careers didn't... read more ›
Oct 02

The Art of Sharing: Why Promoting Your Work is Essential for Every Creator

In the realm of creativity, there's a misconception that simply producing work is the pinnacle of success. However, the journey doesn't end there. Sharing and promoting your creations are not just marketing tactics; they are integral parts of the creative process. They validate your efforts and showcase the value you see in your own work. The Creative Loop: A Continuous Cycle The Sharing Cycle - A diagram from my book Creative... read more ›
Mar 06

You Are Not Your Work: How to Break Free from Fear of Sharing

Do you struggle with self-doubt and shame when it comes to sharing your creative work? In this episode, we explore how to cultivate a sharing mindset. Even if we are proud of what we’ve made, we still often feel an overpowering desire to hide. We might drop our work limply onto the floor and slink away, instead of holding it up for everyone to see. If self-doubt and fear of not being good enough have... read more ›
Apr 11

Stop Selling Yourself Short

What would it feel like to put your creative ambition out into the world? To share your work with others? Creative expression is a fundamental piece of human health. The more you create, the closer you feel to the truest version of yourself. Tapping into your own unique creative mojo feels good, and it’s life sustaining. But it doesn’t stop when you finish the work. Putting your work out into the world is part of... read more ›
Aug 01

Let’s Mingle: I Am on Google+

I jumped on Google+ last week to explore sharing some content. Let's be friends...er...that's Facebook. My profile is here. Please add me to some of your circles. Just uploaded a photo from the drive in movies last Saturday. Besides that I'll be adding more content soon. Looking forward to exploring this w/ you, sharing work, etc, and thanks to all you who have been flipping me invites for the past eons, especially my pal, Robert... read more ›