If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
There's a belief that all the great artists are inspired, that what makes their work wonderful is a brilliant idea or new insight. But this is just a myth. A single moment of brilliance can be blinding to the rest of us, but there's more to it than that. You can't make use of inspiration... Continue Reading →
We want our creative work to be fast and easy. Inspiration is the word we use for the magical shortcut. But is it worth the wait?
If I waited for inspiration, I wouldn't write anything at all. And yet this is exactly how I approach other art forms, like spinning or drawing. I expect to be able to just make things, wonderful things, as a result of a compelling vision or urgent promptings from my muse. Sometimes it works that way.... Continue Reading →
