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meet wendy macnaughton
photo c/o Division of Labor It all started when my friend Jo-Anne – a gorgeous lawyer who dances Flamenco – sent me a Sunday Book Review sketchbook called “Snacks of the Great Scribblers.” From Truman...
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creative influences – part 1
photo by Anton Corbijn Inspired by this post from Megan Clark about her favorite people, I thought it would be fun to list some of my most enduring creative influences. These are the writers, artists,...
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halloween in the house
I’ve long admired Vancouver’s In the House Festival. Born in 2003, this creative performance series transforms private homes and living spaces into temporary theatre venues. The eclectic, intimate...
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a hunger for learning
George Eastman House collection, 1950 There’s something in the air. Every day I hear about a new conference, workshop, speaker series or educational event — and many of these sessions are aimed...
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the race to zero
consulting the crystal ball In late August, author Ewan Morrison shared his bleak forecast for the publishing industry at the Edinburgh Book Fair. His core premise: If you’re a writer, publisher,...
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overwhelmed
“Where do you find your inspiration?” I’ve realized that I despise this question – and I’m guilty of asking successful artists and creators the exact same thing from time to time. This blog is called...
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create awesome content
I have a fun announcement to make today. My first e-book, Create Awesome Content: Simple content strategy, writing and collaboration advice, is out of hair and makeup. All 101 pages are fully polished,...
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(don’t) lie to me
Library of Congress photo “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell If I could summarize my new ebook in three words, they would be “tell the...
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better, faster, more
If the Internet is a cultural barometer, everyone I know is obsessed with setting goals (and eating “paleo”). We’re frantically sharing work strategies, mood boards, productivity tips and...
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clear it up
You all know that I’m obsessed with finding clarity in chaos. I still love a good creative mess, but clarity is my north star. I get ridiculously excited about patterns and structures, because they...
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off the pedestal
I’ve been away from this space for a while. Yes, I was busy, but raise your hand if you think the word “busy” is meaningless. That’s not what I’m writing about today. Instead, it has taken nearly a...
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the question of when
Hops — photo by Kate Ter Haar When is it time to stop daydreaming and start doing? I don’t have an answer to share with you, but I’ve fallen in love with the question. Let me explain. I started this...
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