Why Writers Use Pen Names
Annie2024-02-14T09:28:59-08:00Why Writers Use Pen Names Pen names can be utilized for a variety of reasons. Anyone can use one and here is why we might consider not revealing our true identify.
Using Your Superpowers in Your Writing
Annie2024-02-14T09:28:49-08:00Using Your Superpowers in Your Writing We all have superpowers, whether we realize this or not. By understanding our own superpowers, we are more able to write in the style that seems to "call" us. When we concentrate on areas where these superpowers excel, we are even more powerful in our written work. Learn to understand what your superpowers may be!
Anthropomorphic Speech In Writing As Explained by My Fig Tree
Annie2024-02-14T09:31:51-08:00Anthropomorphic Speech In Writing As Explained by My Fig Tree Writers can give animals, plants and objects human qualities. In this video we discuss how anthropomorphic speech is used and the fig tree offers a lovely example.
Not Everyone Will Love Your Writing
Annie2024-02-14T09:28:39-08:00Not Everyone Will Love Your Writing The truth is, not everyone will love what your create. Here is why you cannot take it personally. Let's talk about this...
A Christmas Story, Revised
Annie2024-02-14T09:26:18-08:00A Christmas Story, Revised This is a story from a Christmas long ago. As you watch the "story telling" method unfold, you will enter into the writer's original story as she reads from an artist book. This work combines a life lesson with personal reflection to draw the listener in. The video format utilizes copy right free photos and personal photos. The soundtrack was created in garage band and the video was created in iMovie. A Christmas Story, Revised illustrates yet another way to present our written work.
Create a Priceless Gift
Annie2024-02-14T09:26:47-08:00Create a Priceless Gift Create a holiday gift that will surpass anything you could purchase...
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.