Pens — They’re Good for You
August 21, 2012
By Guest Blogger
Stephen King wrote “Dreamcatcher” in longhand — using a Waterman pen. J. K. Rowling penned “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” — all 157 pages of it — in longhand, and the leather-bound tome sold for an amazing $4 million at Sotheby’s. F. Scott Fitzgerald did it, as did Hemingway, Kafka and countless others, each of whom had access to either a typewriter or, later, a computer. They chose to put pen to paper and… Read More >
Love List: Gratitude Journaling
September 29, 2010
Since I mentioned how much I love Bridget Morris’ journals in my last love list, I thought I’d put them to use this week with a little gratitude is the attitude doodling. As I’ve said before, the best way to tackle glass-half-empty thinking is to remind yourself of the things that are working in your life and to take stock of the beauty and special people/experiences that charge you up. Now, I know it’s tough… Read More >
The Link between Creativity and Depression
August 5, 2010
By Guest Blogger
“Remember sadness is always temporary. This, too, shall pass.” -Chuck T. Falcon It has been said that creative persons, such as authors, artists, actors, musicians, performers and poets are more often plagued with the demon of depression than the general population. One of the possible explanations for this is that creative types tend to feel powerful emotions which aid their creative endeavors. In other words, some experts believe that being sensitive to one’s surroundings, including… Read More >
Fast Fixes for Writer’s Block
April 28, 2010
By Arielle Ford
I recently updated my status on Facebook with a question about conquering writer’s block, and I was excited to see so many interesting and encouraging responses. Dare I say I was suffering from writer’s block at the time and was looking for help for myself and for all of my fellow writers. I have struggled with identifying what activities are great for breaking the block and what is just another form of procrastination. Sure, my… Read More >
Writing As a Spiritual Practice
October 20, 2009
By Guest Blogger
Win a copy of Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg’s book, The Sky Begins At Your Feet, by being the tenth person to tweet a link to this blog @CrazySexyLife. From the time I began writing like a maniac at age 14, writing has been my most constant spiritual companion, my way of praying for some clarity during the thickest tangles, and my source for finding answers, or at least, getting a better view of the questions. From the… Read More >
Interview with Alicia Silverstone, author of The Kind Diet
September 25, 2009
By Michael Parrish DuDell
When you hear the name Alicia Silverstone what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a “Clueless” blond-headed teen sardonically spouting “as if” and “whatever?” Or maybe it’s a costume-clad superhero saving Gotham City from deadly villains. Well next month you’ll discover yet another side of the well-known actress as she adds a new credit to her jam-packed resume: that of an author. Silverstone’s first book “The Kind Diet” will be released on October… Read More >
