My Own “Hero’s Journey” - Catholic Creatives Podcast
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed for the Catholic Creatives Podcast, in which I speak about my own "hero's journey" in accepting my God-given call to create.
Did You Sleep Well Last Night? If Not, Your Creativity May Suffer For It.
I remember the first time I tried to pull an all-nighter in college. I learned a valuable lesson that night: you can’t sacrifice sleep for creativity or productivity; the two go hand in hand.
Lessons Learned from Ruined Sculpture
It is excruciating to destroy something you’ve made with craft and strain and love, but I believe that if I am willing to let go of something good, something great will replace it.
Alone ≠ Lonely
Silence and “alone time” are critical components of unlocking the wealth of creativity tucked away within us. If we are in constant connection with something outside ourself, how can we give our own muse the attention it needs to speak and be heard?
Your Protagonist & You
Your protagonist is not you. He or she is a fictional character, a figment of your imagination, and letting go of your insecurities is one of the best things you could do for your story.