The Courage To Write
Annie2024-02-14T09:28:27-08:00The Courage To Write In our writing journey, we are faced with many challenges. Have you encountered this? Realistically speaking, writing is a courageous climb.
What Would Happen? Pushing Creative Boundaries
Annie2024-02-14T09:27:56-08:00What Would Happen? Pushing Creative Boundaries When we challenge ourselves to grow, we move beyond our "normal" into the extraordinary. Let's take a deeper look...
Best Practices: Presentation at Riverside Art Museum by Diane Mathias
Annie2024-02-14T09:30:39-08:00Best Practices: Diane L Mathias presents at Riverside Art Museum in 2016 In 2016 I was the guest speaker at Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA. I spoke about Best Creative Practices and how to maintain our creative essence. This video demonstrates a variety of topics and offers many nuggets about creativity, repurposing our work and insights into the life of a creative.
How Do You Want Your Readers To Respond?
Annie2024-02-14T09:27:45-08:00How Do You Want Your Readers To Respond? As a writer, you have the ability to create the perspective for your reader. You also can set the tone and mood of your work. In this video we discuss these two aspects.
Journaling Using Colors and Words
Annie2024-02-14T09:30:22-08:00Journaling Using Colors and Words Journaling is not just about writing words on a page. You may consider using colors with your words to help express your inner most emotions. This process can be a deep and effective medicine during difficult times. In this video, Annie shares from her own personal journaling experience. She shows her colors and words. Annie explains how this guide her during an extreme season. This is a deeper practice of journaling that is readily available for all writers.
The Flower Storm, Using Metaphors to Further Express
Annie2024-02-14T09:27:37-08:00The Flower Storm: Using Metaphors to Further Express Sometimes our words are not enough. Writers often utilize metaphors to express several meanings. This expression is used to convey a deeper meaning than what is originally seen. In this work, the flowers are used to make a social statement and bring the wisdom of unity to the viewer.
Holding a Poetry Reading
Annie2024-02-14T09:29:45-08:00Holding A Poetry Meeting Here is the inside scoop on holding a poetry reading. This can be for a solo poet or the process of organizing a group of poets. You will find advice from a seasoned poetry reading organizer and poet....
Illustrating Your Work
Annie2024-02-14T09:29:28-08:00Illustrating Your Work Have you considered adding illustrations to your written work? Your blogs, short stories, articles and books can be greatly enhanced by the addition of photos, art and yes, your own drawings! Here are some valuable suggestions.
Honoring Our Creative Work
Annie2024-02-14T09:25:45-08:00Honoring Our Creative Work In this personal reflection, I speak about responding to criticism as well as learning to honor my creative work in a deep and more profound manner. This was recorded in October 2017 following the release of my book, The Voice of Real. I consider this to be one of the most important teachings I have shared.
Talking About Collaboration
Annie2024-02-14T09:31:24-08:00Talking About Collaboration Collaboration is a powerful way to combine our talents with others. It is good to have some insight before jumping in. There are both highs and lows of this endeavor. Here are some hints and things to consider...