by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 18, 2013 | Writing
“Men are not moved by things, but the views they take of them.” —Epitectus We storytellers want our characters to be interesting, plausible, and memorable. But often our characters come across as one-dimensional. But with a little work, we can do two things that will...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 11, 2013 | Writing
“Procrastination is opportunity’s natural assassin.” –Victor Kiam We don’t plan to procrastinate. We want to fulfill our obligations and move forward. But too often we don’t.Let’s face it. Procrastination is a weird kind of selfishness, because it robs others...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 4, 2013 | Leading
“We have met the enemy and they is us.” — Ashleigh Brilliant We want people to love our creative works, but find critics dislike them. People refuse to look at or listen to or taste our works. Sure, critics are often wrong. But not always. Here are 4 questions to...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 27, 2013 | Creating
We all bear difficult times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed. My guest, Kristin Blankenship, shares her experience and 4 tips we can employ to heal our anxious hearts. Using Art to Free an Anxious Heart It is important to do the work that leads to our renewal,...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 20, 2013 | Writing
“We know that … perseverance [produces] character; and character, hope.” —Romans 5:3-4Our character is what gains others’ trust. Perseverance is the mettle of our character. But persevering can be harsh.It doesn’t have to be. Persevering is hard work, but through our...
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