by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 13, 2014 | Creating
“Compared with what we ought to be, we are but half-awake.” —William James If we realized we had these habits we wouldn’t allow them to rob our creative work. But they’re so subtle most of us are unaware we partake in them to some degree. You’ve determined your...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 6, 2014 | Creating
“All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremeditated act without benefit of experience.” —Henry Miller Sometimes a project droops like one of Dali’s clocks. Can you salvage the painting, the scene, or the children’s activity? When your creative work...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 13, 2014 | Writing
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” —Plato Why should I care about what you have to say? Sounds rude, doesn’t it? But that’s what many people in your audience think when they approach your work. So, how much time do you spend on the opening of your...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 6, 2014 | Creating
“The real voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes but in seeing with new eyes.” —Marcel Proust You’ve worked hard on your creative work. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get more mileage from each project? I assure you, valuable hidden by-products wait...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 26, 2013 | Creating
“Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.” —Proverbs 27:17 NIV You’re tired of hearing what you want to hear and going nowhere. Deep down you know your creative work could improve. Like a cotton ball can’t hone a sharp edge on cotton candy,...