Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play It’s tempting to think of the creative life as a solitary endeavor. We picture an artist standing at an easel, a musician playing in a studio, or a writer sitting at a desk. But my guest today reminds us that it’s vital to build your community no matter what type of creative […]
We’re closing in on the end of 2018 and getting ready to head into 2019. How much thought have you given to your hopes, dreams, and goals for this next year? If you’re satisfied with your life as it currently exists, it’s a great time to think about how to change it. That’s what today’s […]
As artists, and generally as human beings, it’s easy to settle into a routine that is comfortable. But our growth as artists doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from discomfort. In this post, I want to help you think through three boundaries you should be pushing as a writer. These beyond our comfort zone, but this […]
Today’s episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. It’s an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you haven’t personally struggled with some type of mental illness, chances are very high that you know someone who has. In today’s conversation, we have a […]
Do you ever feel like your New Year’s goals are a distant memory by the time summer arrives? Me, too. Guilty as charged. There has been more than one summer when I’ve resigned myself to failure and said, “Eh, it’s too late now. Maybe I’ll tackle that creative project next year.” If you can relate, […]
Let be up front: I am a huge fan of “Hamilton”, the smash Broadway musical created by Lin-Manual Miranda. “Hamilton” won 11 Tony awards in 2016 and has been the most talked-about musical in decades. And for good reason: It’s absolutely mesmerizing. But there’s another reason I’m such a big fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda: he […]
This time of year, it’s impossible to avoid the topic of goal-setting. It’s less than two weeks before Christmas, and the New Year is quickly approaching. It’s a natural time to reflect on the past year, and consider what we want to accomplish in the coming year. A little math Let’s do a little math. […]
This has been a difficult post to write. Not because of the subject matter, but because I’ve re-written it several times. The titles will tell you how it’s changed. It started out as “3 Things You Should Stop Doing in 2017.” Then it morphed into “Are These 3 Bad Habits Holding You Back?” Finally, after […]
I’ve worked with creative people my whole life. During junior high and high school I was a part of many different bands, choirs, and stage productions. In college I began to play guitar, lead worship, and travel with performing groups. In my 20’s, I worked with all kinds of creative people as a creative arts […]
