Connecting through Words and Music
Lee Hudspeth 
Table of Contents Passion and Commitment Color. Texture. Beauty. These ineffable properties provide the fuel for Preston M. Smith’s passionate commitment to abstract painting. Philosophically and pragmatically Preston is gracious, open-minded, curious, funny and intelligent. As you’ll see in this far-ranging conversation, when he rummages about in his kitbag of tips for living artists, something … Read more
On a night when the sky is full of stars, sometimes there appears light that cannot be explained, even by the smartest astronomers………….. Evelyn is a little girl who lives with her parents and brother in house with a big backyard. On nights when the sky is filled with brightly shining stars, she loves to … Read more
My advice for aspiring writers is in two forms. First, a manifesto to encourage you. Second, a list of helpful tools to assist you with your craft. A Manifesto to Encourage You Be fearless. Express your voice—your inner creative self—without limits. Say “yes” to any opportunity, small or large, to share your writing with others. … Read more
This article is primarily for authors who want to self-publish a book. Some of these tips also apply if you’re working with a traditional publisher. In either case, use this checklist to produce a professional and appealing book, stay on schedule, coordinate important publishing tasks and have your book be discovered by more readers. Tip … Read more
When I first started researching the self-publishing industry, several resources and ideas proved to be especially helpful and saved me untold hours of unnecessary work and frustration. I highly recommend each one. Keep in mind that each of these resources also offers opinions and assistance with numerous related topics other than those I’m highlighting here. … Read more
When I first started researching the self-publishing industry, several resources and ideas proved to be especially helpful and saved me untold hours of unnecessary work and frustration. I highly recommend each one. Keep in mind that each of these resources also offers opinions and assistance with numerous related topics other than those I’m highlighting here. … Read more
During the journey to connect with the artist in myself, I’ve learned quite a bit. Through my blog and newsletter, I will be sharing that knowledge, as well as my occasional musings, for those interested in exploring and nurturing their creative potential.
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Is this a question you’ve been asking yourself, “How can I engage with my creative self?” Perhaps you’re thinking, “I really want to do more creative writing,” where the form of creativity you’re interested in could be any genre: music, sculpture, painting, dance, gardening, film, etc., or even an activity like volunteering for community service. … Read more