5 Ways to Cope with the Sting of Rejection

5 Ways to Cope with the Sting of Rejection

Let’s face it: rejection hurts. But if you’re pursuing a career in any kind of creative endeavor, it’s also unavoidable. This makes it especially important to have some kind of strategy in place for coping with rejection’s inevitable sting. Here are 5...
How to Find Time to Write as a Parent

How to Find Time to Write as a Parent

Finding time to write as a parent, especially if you’re a parent to one or more little ones, can be a definite struggle. Writing in itself is often done in the “in between” hours – in between work, in between social engagements, and in between sleep (sometimes...
Why the World Needs Art

Why the World Needs Art

As both a writer and a teacher, I am constantly confronted with the question: Does the world need more art? My answer to that is a resounding yes! Art is absolutely essential to our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world. It also has the power to transform,...