Witness Katy Perry’ latest album? A creative. A social advocate. A trailblazer. Katy Perry continues to entertain the world with her music. And challenges us with her lyrics. So here’s my Witness album review: (1.) Witness Lyrical love? Like nothing else. The album’s opening and title track’s pre-chorus and chorus lyrics speak for all of us.… Continue Reading
Are you a crazy-busy person? Do you rely on lots of energy to get everything done? Do you spend time on creative projects in addition to your day job? Did you start your day with coffee? Writers and other creatives, if you rely on a boost of energy to start your day and give you… Continue Reading
Try as I may, playing piano fast isn’t easy for me. The slow and dramatic pace is my jam. It works for me. I can do slow and dramatic. I’m comfortable with slow and dramatic. My point? We all have our strengths at our respective arts—writing, music, visual art, whatever. We’ve all got things we’re… Continue Reading
This is it. You’re in love with your craft. Like an obsession. Writing ideas down every chance you get. Forgetting about everything else. Interrupting whatever you’re doing when you get an idea to catch it before it flies away. Making time for studying your craft – reading, listening to music, whatever – anything that helps… Continue Reading
Dear Diary. Today was just so awful. That cute guy—or girl—didn’t notice me—again. Yeah. Got it. Your journal’s a great place to be a drama queen or king—if need be. Expressing your feelings of the moment aren’t the only thing a journal’s good for. Writers and songwriters, journals are great for creative types like you.… Continue Reading
Got your 2017 resolutions set? Feel the new year inspiration? Need some new year motivation? Rock 2017 by setting some goals to achieve those resolutions. I’ve got a few resolutions, myself. Drink more lemon water, exercise more—better health gives more energy for creativity—and make more time for my creative life. What we all wouldn’t give… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year. In the middle of the busy Christmas season, take some time to chill. Let your creative spark cool off. Oh, but you’re hooked on the creative drive to feel alive. Drive is good. Drive helps you get ‘er done. But you are the vehicle. Your body is the vessel that… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 