Creativity is Wisdom

This post contains affiliate links “Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories.” Roger C. Schank, Cognitive Scientist I am an Austrian-Californian multimedia Artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, podcaster, coach, creative advisor and former Newport Beach CA arts commissioner. Fluent in German and English.Continue reading “Creativity is Wisdom”

If a Blind Man Can Do it, What’s Your Excuse?

This post contains affiliate links. Maxwell Ivey grew up in a family of carnival owners. He started losing his vision to retinitis pigmentosa at an early age becoming legally blind by junior high school and totally blind by the time he graduated from college. He did graduate from traditional schools, achieved the rank of EagleContinue reading “If a Blind Man Can Do it, What’s Your Excuse?”

Write the Book You Want to Read

This post contains affiliate links. My name is Alanna, I’m from the UK, and have just released my first novel, Abolish the Rose, published with Atmosphere Press. As a lifelong reader, long-time writer, and first-time, indie-published author, it’s been a long journey and a rollercoaster of mistakes and lessons learnt!  I also love salsa dancing,Continue reading “Write the Book You Want to Read”

Do Your Most Important Projects First

This post contains affiliate links. “Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories.” ~ Roger C. Schank, Cognitive Scientist Statement:   Since very young, I knew I wanted to be involved in the arts in some capacity.  From coloring books, (frustrated I could never stay insideContinue reading “Do Your Most Important Projects First”

Marketing Your Creative Work

This post includes affiliate links “Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories.” ~ Roger C. Schank, Cognitive Scientist Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led companies by scaling content distribution, brand visibility, & media reach. Vinnie is theContinue reading “Marketing Your Creative Work”