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It's the Fat that Gives it Flavor
In the thirty odd years I've been writing, I've gotten two great pieces of advice in my life. One came from a professor at San Francisco State University: "If it still makes you cry, then it's not ready." What he meant was that writing may be an emotional act, but it also requires a certain detachment that allows objectivity. Or, to put it another way, you're going to have to "kill your darlings" eventually. It was strong advice that I've taken with me since.
By Cynthia C. Scott3 years ago in Journal
What I did and what I wish I would've done for this past Vocal Media challenge.
Pleased to meet You, My name is Thavien Yliaster. This past vocal media challenge I'd have to say has certainly gotten a lot of people stirred up and excited. There could be a few reasons for that besides the major cash prize that they all hope to win.
By Thavien Yliaster3 years ago in Journal
The Twisted Tale of a Wilted White Rose.
Fresh. This tabula rasa of its sort was my chance to redeem myself. Show the world, and I, that I had purpose in living. Existing. I had become so much of a survivor, in the previous settling of events, that I had forgotten how much of 'me' I was initially.
By Kimani Amir3 years ago in Journal
What is the OG Collection?. Created with: OG Collection.
When the original team and founders of Creatd discovered the OG Collection back in 2012, it was immediately clear to them that the collection held a goldmine of photographic materials, unpublished papers and original artworks. What was not immediately apparent was the significant web of 20th-century connections the collection creates, revealing new stories from the people, events, and culture we believed we already knew.
By OG Collection 3 years ago in Journal
I Need to Appreciate My Side Hustle More
Part of being a full-time writer, one that REALLY wants to hit a few lofty targets and goals is struggling with patience. I have mentioned this a number of times in previous blogs I’ve written. I am not the most patient person in the world. It’s probably one of the things I struggle with the most in life.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Journal
9 Tips for Professional Designers to Work from Home
As a notion still considered unfamiliar in society until the COVID-19 occurrence, studying or working from home has been one of the significant consequences experienced by many people worldwide. With the rising number of professionals from almost every industry, the obligation to work from home has turned into a must-accept reality all of a sudden.
By Creatype Studio3 years ago in Journal
What is Truth Social and Why Should We Care: Part 2
After months of waiting, I finally received an email letting me know that my profile was ready on Truth Social. In case you didn’t read Part 1 of my article, Truth Social is the social media equivalent of Twitter and the brainchild of disgraced ex-Twitter user and former President Donald J. Trump. I highly encourage you to go back and read Part 1 before you venture forward.
By Monica Leigh French3 years ago in Journal
