A Poem to Inspire
I want to share this poem with you today. It is written by the talented poet Naomi Shihab Nye. I hope that it inspires you this week, as you cultivate a sense of purpose for your creative endeavor in the coming year. ALWAYS BRING A PENCIL There will not be a test. It...
Your Creative Sunrise
Happy Solstice! This is the day when the sun retreats into the dark of night, and we look forward to its rebirth. We shall circle once more around the sun over the next twelve months. Let’s take this opportunity to articulate our artistic goals for the coming year....
Creative Gratitude
The end of the year is bearing down on us. Amidst all the celebrations, this is a good time to assess how creativity entered your life over the past year. How did a spark of intrigue develop into a more substantial blaze over the course of the year? Seize this moment...
The Vitality of Publishing
Penguin Random House wants to merge with Simon & Schuster. Such an action would bring together two of the biggest players in the publishing world. Penguin Random House alone owns 300 imprints worldwide and releases 15,000 titles a year. Often, Penguin and Simon...










