Have you ever had so much trouble wrapping up a story that you kept adding sentence after sentence, paragraph after paragraph or even chapter after chapter in search of a conclusion? Maybe you have run out of steam halfway through...
When our hearts are heavy, making art can inspire others, raise awareness or simply bring a respite. Art can create space and compassion; it can be a conductor for connection. As we continue to see the devastation happening in...
Sitting down to write can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but having some trusty writing tips in your back pocket can make all the difference in getting past that first draft, into the final edits and across the...
There's a reason why spring is one of literature's most celebrated seasons. From the moment it arrives, there's a chorus sung in nature that artists endeavour to capture. From the arrival of delicate flowers to the smell of newfound...
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December 1st is Museum Store Sunday – a special day to promote and celebrate the diverse shops at museums and institutions around the world. If you’re not already familiar with this occasion, be sure to visit museumstoresunday.org...
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes...
Sometimes the creativity and intrigue of writing must be set aside in favour of the essentials. We've already talked about the strange talismans some famed writers have kept at their desks (see Writing Wednesday: 10 Strange Superstitions of Your...
Name: Linda Shackelford
Age: 31
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Places: I’ve lived in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia but spent most time in the beautiful surroundings of my homeland, New Zealand. I’ve travelled extensively around Europe, to countries including the Netherlands,...
An industrial building in California, a field of wildflowers in the Pacific Northwest, a farm in Louisiana or a lush garden in Ohio: all connected by the metaphorical thread of a teal dress. Earlier this year, eleven photographers, eleven daughters,...
With its longer days and abundant sunlight, summer can be the perfect season to boost your creativity. But if you are feeling you have hit a creative block, know that it is normal and you are not alone. Every...