Poem of the Week: The Virtual Crafter
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Carolyn Aune Minnesota Branch My Aunt sits in the well worn wing chair, Her winter grey braids, thick as a child’s wrist, Wrap around her noble head. I’m perched ... Read more
Poem of the Week: Meditation on a Mosquito
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Kathleen H. Langan Greenwich Branch First the tell-tale bzzzzzz, then there it is walking across my husband’s bare arm and heading straight to do harm to me, the Go-To-Girl ... Read more
It’s a Creative Business: How to Use Copyright-free Images and Sound Without Getting in Trouble
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This week, Rodika Tollefson discusses the importance of copyright and creative responsibility. If you create art for a living, you probably feel strongly about protecting your copyrights. After all, ... Read more
Poem of the Week: The Summer Party
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Lois Batchelor Howard Palm Springs, CA Branch I look into the corner of my backyard and the green and flowering plants are huddled together. They look like a cocktail ... Read more
It’s a Creative Business: Business or Unconditional Love
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This week, Ronni Miller reflects on her professional journey as a creative. Business? What did I know about business? I had been a stay-at-home mother, raising three children after ... Read more
Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Arranging a Personal Work Zone, Part II
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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
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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
It’s a Creative Business: Make Sure You’re ‘Legit’
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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
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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
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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