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Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Arranging a Personal Work Zone, Part II

April 21, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

Last time, guest blogger Tricia Pimental explored the merits of a creative garret. This week, she provides tips for maximizing its potential for inspiration. “Get it down. Take ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Words

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 NLAPW

Sandra Seaton Michel Diamond State Branch The wonder, the plunder, the marvel of words that snap our attention, cause anger and fear, joy and elation, laughter and tears and ... Read more

Art of the Week: Pulse Source

April 10, 2017April 12, 2017 NLAPW

“Pulse Source,” Acrylic on Canvas (16 x 20) by Natica Angilly Diablo/Alameda Branch NLAPW Artist’s Quote: What Tools and Materials do I like to use? Brushes, sponges, the side of ... Read more

It’s a Creative Business: Make Sure You’re ‘Legit’

April 8, 2017May 5, 2019 It's a Creative Business, NLAPW

In this week’s guest blog post, The Pen Woman Editor Rodika Tollefson illuminates what creatives need to know about business. If you’re one of those creatives who enjoys the ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Walking on Water

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 NLAPW

Carolynn J. Scully Orlando/Winter Park Branch Confidence is momentary, never permanent. Get out of the boat. Just do it. Jump! Time for me to walk on waves ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Musings of a Struggling Novelist

April 1, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Sara Etgen-Baker shares how she began a new chapter in her writing life by letting go. When I began writing in 2010, I was especially comfortable and ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Fear and Want in Revolution (A Russian Pantoum)

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 NLAPW

by Linda Newman Woito Iowa City, Iowa Branch It has been a bitter winter. Russian guards are still outside. Who will watch the horses dancing? Priests lead them all ... Read more

We Are What We Create: The Memoir of a Latter-Day Saint

March 26, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

In this week’s guest blog post, Laura Walth shares how love for her brother and her religion inspire her creativity. “Out of the bad comes the good” is a ... Read more

Art of the Week: Rainbow Teapot

March 23, 2017 NLAPW

“Rainbow Teapot” by Melissa Woodburn Golden Gate/Marin Branch NLAPW Ceramic with underglazes and glazes

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: The Call

March 18, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

In this week’s post, Mary Joan Meagher advises listening to your inner voice on your special day. —————————————————————————————————————————— What did you do on your last birthday? If you became 40 ... Read more

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