On November 15th, I’ll be teaching a one-day class at Book Passage in Corte Madera, and I couldn’t be more excited. Here’s the official writeup: In this workshop, we will have an intimate conversation between art and writing, using art and its principles to shape and inspire the written word. Innovative writing exercises that engage…
On Monday, I brought small pumpkins into my class at the Sophia Center. But instead of simply handing them out, I had everyone close their eyes and hold out their hands to receive one. The goal was to bypass their minds’ pre-stored ideas about pumpkins and invite them into a wordless, sensory experience. With their…
A book I’ve been working on for nearly ten years was supposed to be published last February. Everything was set—until the university slated to publish it dropped their program at the last minute due to internal politics. Just like that, I was back at square one, wondering if my book would ever find a home….
When I was in graduate school, one thing was drilled into me: KNOW THE LITERATURE. But slogging through endless reams of academic writing felt lifeless. I wasn’t engaging with the material; I was mechanically memorizing names and articles to stash away in my brain. However, when I allowed myself to read something light and fun—like…
Creativity is all about relationship. When we create something new, we’re not just crafting an object or idea—we’re deepening our relationship with ourselves and our inner voice. Creativity allows us to connect with whatever is inspiring us in the moment, whether it’s the subject we’re studying, the tree we’re painting, or a fleeting idea that…
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