From Mundane to Magical: Creativity Thrives in Life’s Dullest Moments

By Kayla Harshaw As writers, we often fall for the lie that the best ideas are found in whimsical places and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But I’ll let you in on a secret: it’s actually the opposite. Life’s simplest moments can force the creativity right out of us. Why? Because boredom is the greatest gift the universe can give a writer. When we allow our minds to … Continue reading From Mundane to Magical: Creativity Thrives in Life’s Dullest Moments

Digging Yourself Out of a Writing Slump

By Leah Roche Confession time: I have been in a major writing slump for the last few months. I was writing steadily through mid-June and then I hit a wall. Perhaps some of you have also been struggling to connect with your creative pursuits in these troubling times. (Seriously, who can focus on writing a short story when it feels like our society is crumbling … Continue reading Digging Yourself Out of a Writing Slump