Creative Problem-Solving With Six Thinking Hats Recently, I came across a file tucked away in my published articles folder that gave me an “oh, yeah” moment. The children’s magazine article was about Six Thinking Hats. This creative problem-solving method is something...
Do you ever find yourself weighed down by the everyday shuffle of life? Too tired or distracted to apply your talents, creativity, and insights to things you care about? I do. Keep reading if this describes you as well. I’ve written before about the process...
How Micro Stretch Targets Push Your Creativity The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it. – Michelangelo Revising my opening chapters of a middle grade novel recently, I realized too...
How Innovative Nonprofits Can Help Boost Our Personal Creativity It’s the season of giving, and many nonprofit organizations depend heavily on our end-of-year donations. They deserve our appreciation and support year-round, of course, as they strive to address...
How Does FOMO Impact Your Creativity? As I continue my journey to channel as much of my time as possible toward activities I value, I’ve come to realize there’s a culprit I must confront: FOMO. That’s the Fear of Missing Out. It can lead us to exciting opportunities,...
In addition to providing occasional updates about my book projects, my goal is twofold: (1) encourage creative practice in our lives and writing by sharing easy-to-try methods and (2) provide helpful, honest details and encouragement to kids, teachers, other writers and those considering or already deep into the writing life.