26 Jul

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Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles - A Disappointment in Disguise When I first picked up Make Your Art No Matter What by shah (who I previously admired for her insights into artistic expression), I was buzzing with anticipation. I approached it with the hopeful mindset of a creatively embattled soul seeking radical inspiration and encouragement to push past the mundane barriers of everyday life. Instead, what I encountered was a disheartening dose of "businessy" advice wrapped in a liberal veneer that left me feeling...

31 May

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Book Review: Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life by Donald Miller When I first picked up Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life, I was excited to delve into another insightful offering from Donald Miller, whose previous works, Scary Close and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, have profoundly shaped my perspective on storytelling and personal growth. Miller's ability to weave personal anecdotes into relatable life lessons is truly remarkable, and I felt drawn to this book, eager to explore how...

30 May

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Write for Your Life: A Journey into the Power of Words When I picked up Write for Your Life by Erin Gruwell, I found myself both intrigued and comforted. Having followed Gruwell’s journey with the Freedom Writers, I was eager to explore how her latest work would unravel the transformative power of writing. Thoughts of my own scribbled musings and the diaries tucked away on dusty shelves came rushing back. Gruwell has a way of inviting us all to reflect on our narratives, both personal and collective. At its core,...

16 May

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Finding Magic in Words: A Review of 1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round As a writer who has just survived the chaotic whirlwind of drafting my first fiction manuscript, 1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round by Jami Attenberg felt like the perfect companion for my creative journey. Balancing excitement with uncertainty, I was eager to uncover the secrets that other writers turn to when faced with the daunting reality of putting pen to...