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How can I help you see the yes in your world?

I’ve lived a lot of life, taken a lot of risks, suffered as many lows as highs, and one thing I’ve grown to love more than anything else is seeing the potential in someone and giving them a helping hand.


Each week I’ll be sharing insights here on the blog from 30 years of experience as a creative, and in the workplace. I’m believing that these articles will help you!

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Create A Daily Routine As A Creative

The power of routine to make a place for creating cannot be underestimated. When you want to start a new creative project, whether you are writing an article or a book, composing a new piece of music, graphically designing a new document, or pulling out a canvas for a new painting, having a routine that puts you in the right frame of mind is critical. The good news - everyone should have their own routine, something they rely on that works exclusively for them.

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How Do You Refine Your Creative Idea or Concept?

Most creative endeavors start with some raw material. Take writing a novel, for instance. When I start out, I think about my basic storyline and the characters that will live within the story. Who are they? What motivates them? Do I like them? You don’t always like your characters, true! What do they look like? What’s at the center of their heart? Do they have a heart?

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