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Journaling Using Colors and Words

2024-02-14T09:30:22-08:00

Journaling 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.

Journaling Using Colors and Words2024-02-14T09:30:22-08:00

The Flower Storm, Using Metaphors to Further Express

2024-02-14T09:27:37-08:00

The 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.

The Flower Storm, Using Metaphors to Further Express2024-02-14T09:27:37-08:00

Holding a Poetry Reading

2024-02-14T09:29:45-08:00

Holding 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....

Holding a Poetry Reading2024-02-14T09:29:45-08:00

Illustrating Your Work

2024-02-14T09:29:28-08:00

Illustrating 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.

Illustrating Your Work2024-02-14T09:29:28-08:00

Honoring Our Creative Work

2024-02-14T09:25:45-08:00

Honoring 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.

Honoring Our Creative Work2024-02-14T09:25:45-08:00

Talking About Collaboration

2024-02-14T09:31:24-08:00

Talking 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...

Talking About Collaboration2024-02-14T09:31:24-08:00

Self Compassion for Writers

2018-09-10T01:09:41-07:00

Self Compassion for Writers Self compassion is essential for writers. In this video, Compassion Expert Kathy Elkind discusses this vital topic with Diane Mathias. Enjoy, learn and practice!

Self Compassion for Writers2018-09-10T01:09:41-07:00

Introducing Pressfield: The Artist’s Journey

2018-09-06T13:46:06-07:00

Introducing Pressfield: The Artist's Journey Diane Mathias introduces this seasoned author and his highly acclaimed book, The Artist's Journey. Steven Pressfield speaks in an honest and straight forward manner: this  path is not for the faint of heart. The Artist's Journey is a potent and powerful book; this  journey will change your life.

Introducing Pressfield: The Artist’s Journey2018-09-06T13:46:06-07:00

Loose Leash Writing

2018-09-06T13:26:23-07:00

Loose Leash Writing When we allow ourselves a looser hold on our writing “shoulds and shouldn’t” we can discover new fun and freedom in our written expressions.

Loose Leash Writing2018-09-06T13:26:23-07:00

Your Writer’s Ear

2018-09-06T13:26:48-07:00

Your Writer’s Ear We each have what is known as  “a writer’s ear.”  Learn to identify yours and understand how this greatly benefits your listening and writing capacity.

Your Writer’s Ear2018-09-06T13:26:48-07:00
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