Sometimes a new creative outlet comes along just when you really need it. You may never have heard of zines, but they’ve been around for many decades. They are small pamphlets or booklets of a mini comic or any topic of interest that are traditionally made using a photocopier to be self-published in small circles.... Continue Reading →
My son and I both enjoy drawing and doing art projects. We also share an impatience with the slow process of learning how to get better at it. When I was a kid, I really loved drawing. But a lack of progress in my skills and lack of confidence caused me to quit doing it... Continue Reading →
You remember hearing about the “Ghost of the Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts,” right? If you did, it would really make me feel better about myself with this story. In case not—and it will become apparent you’re not alone—the “Ghost of the Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts” was one of my brother and I’s favorite scary stories... Continue Reading →
In case you’re not up on all your Sylvester Stallone movies, “Over the Top” starred Stallone as a truck driver trying to win custody of the son he never knew he had by competing in professional arm wrestling competitions. Yes, I’m serious. When he was in a match he was about to lose, he performed... Continue Reading →
Creativity helps us find a connection between things that may seem related. Like I did in this fun exercise: I hate vague, out of context, posts that show up on my social media feeds. Then, I started wondering if maybe there was a secret conversation going on that nobody knew about. So I wrote down... Continue Reading →
Many people create personal projects because they have a desire to see how what’s in their mind might look like in the real world. The final product rarely looks exactly as we'd like and imperfect results can sometimes bring out our inner critic and keep us from sharing it with others. Recently I created some... Continue Reading →
When I changed careers to pursue becoming a professional copywriter, I discovered that there were many different jobs a copywriter could specialize in. One of those I tried was being an SEO copywriter–which I already knew a bit about how it works and how effective it could be. My hope was that I would be... Continue Reading →
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” — Mario Andretti I came across this quote and it got me thinking about commitment in terms of my marriage, career, and... Continue Reading →
When I first got my driver’s license, the freedom to take myself anywhere was super exciting. But I had no idea how to get where I wanted to go. So my dad gave me some great advice to help me find my way: drive until you get lost, then find your way back. This was... Continue Reading →
Boredom and creativity are part of human nature. Even with all the advances in technology and entertainment, it’s hard to believe how easily we can still get bored. Many of us are like the kid with a room full of toys and video games who's whining about being “sooo bored, because there’s nothing to do.”... Continue Reading →
One vivid memory of my childhood creativity involves an imaginary battle. A classmate in elementary school came up with a drawing contest that only a little boy would. Four of us would draw a car with the best imaginary weapons they could think of. Then, we'd compare drawings to determine who would win in a... Continue Reading →
Dogs vs cats. Republicans vs Democrats. Vegans vs cattle ranchers. Copywriters vs graphic designers. These groups’ very nature sometimes puts them at odds. What I love about the advertising industry is how it brings together different types of creatives to accomplish a goal. There are differences in what copywriters and graphic designers do, but I... Continue Reading →
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