Laurie PillmanOn Love and Being “Not Enough”Just a brief note: The quotes and research referenced in this post were targeted at women, but the overarching idea applies to everyone…Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019
Laurie PillmanSummer Vacation Memories of MinnesotaI am unequivocally not an outdoor person. I burn instantly in the sun, attract mosquitoes like I’m the only viable food source in 500…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
Laurie PillmanQuestions for Creatives — Aleisha Knight EvansThis month’s creative is a photographer, graphic designer, and Etsy entrepreneur who is used to creating her own art opportunities in new…May 9, 2018May 9, 2018
Laurie PillmanPhone a Friend: Why Your Creative Community is InvaluableThree weeks to deadline and I was stalled. My characters were no longer speaking to each other, let alone me, and I’d been struggling with…May 5, 2018May 5, 2018
Laurie PillmanIt’s All Been Done: Getting Over the Worry of OriginalityA few days ago I had a startlingly familiar conversation with a writer friend of mine. The gothic-styled urban fantasy idea she’d been…Apr 24, 20181Apr 24, 20181
Laurie PillmanTraining our Creativity: How Practice and Play Dates Make Room for InspirationBob Ross tells us that “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents,” and that “Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you’re…Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
Laurie PillmanWhen We Rest: Productivity vs. Tranquility in the Creative ProcessIt was late; everyone was dragging, and it was too warm under the stage lights. The union steward had called the orchestra out on a…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Laurie PillmanCommunity, Character, and Craft — Everything a New Writer Needs to Know Beyond Basic GrammarThe decision to write isn’t always a decision. Some writers start putting their thoughts into words before they are conscious of what they…Mar 27, 2018Mar 27, 2018
Laurie PillmanCreativity as Philanthropy: Giving Back Without Killing Your Creative SpiritAs a Creative, you probably get more than your fair share of solicitation for your skills. Due to the nature of the creative mind, many of…Mar 23, 2018Mar 23, 2018
