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Writing to Inspire…and Earn a Living

One of the greatest lessons that I’ve learned over the past year is that others can’t read my mind. If I need help, I must ask. So, I’m asking: Help me motivate, inspire, and spread an uplifting message by sharing my blog post entries with friends, family, and social media followers. During the 111 DayContinue reading “Writing to Inspire…and Earn a Living”

Day 54 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 54: An Artistic Spirit on Tour “You want to be one of those people walking around the back lot, don’t you?” Ah, my sister knows me so well. She could easily see the broad grin across my face as I recounted the Warner Bros.Continue reading “Day 54 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 42 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 42: RevOnce Sunday I have unofficially dubbed Sunday night television as “RevOnce” Sunday. If you’re unsure why, allow me to elaborate. Starting in September and lasting until May, my Sunday evenings are officially booked thanks to two drama series that are very different inContinue reading “Day 42 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 31 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 31: Dramatic Writing Working as a writer on a dramatic series was a dream that belonged to a teenage girl who hoped and wished. I now know without hesitation that the dream is not only possible but probable. It’ll take hard work – workContinue reading “Day 31 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 11 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 11: Stars in My Eyes and A Dream in My Heart This past February, one artistically inspiring day changed the course of my life – both professionally and personally. My heart fluttered and my spirit soared as I stood outside the theatre where inContinue reading “Day 11 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Day 7 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge

111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 7: The Five Reasons I Enjoy Watching ABC’s Revenge! In Day 2’s post, I wrote about how television drama series can inspire me on a creative level. They keep my artistic juices flowing and my creativity engaged. Less than a dozen TV dramas madeContinue reading “Day 7 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”

Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career

…once I pinpoint what they are exactly! BACKSTORY In all my time as a mentor to teenagers, I spouted the idea of believing in yourself and following your dreams. That’s wonderful advice which would be even more valuable if I took my own insights to heart. I have many “dreams” and coordinating skills but haveContinue reading “Following My Dreams into an Artistic Career”