Reasons to Start Journaling in the New Year
Most people start a journal and give up on it after a short period. However, if you start a journal this year and stick with it long enough for it to become a habit, you'll be able to benefit from the daily practice of writing down your thoughts. Here are a few ways...
Writing A Restaurant Review
The internet is full of restaurant reviews, both positive and negative. If you want your review to stand out, you need to grab the reader's attention right off the bat and keep them engaged throughout the entirety of it. Here are some tips to help you write the best...
Take a Photography Walk
Since cell phones make it easy to snap a photo of anything interesting at any time, the idea of going on a walk for the sole purpose of taking pictures may seem like a thing of the past. However, photography walks are a great way to decompress after a stressful day...
How to Take Insta-worthy Food Photos
Have you ever looked at pictures of food on Instagram and wondered how it could look so good? Believe it or not, the Instagram users who post almost impossibly appetizing images of food probably aren't eating all that much different than you are. The secret is in the...
Submitting Your Writing to a Magazine
Some of the most lauded authors of all time began their careers by submitting to magazines. Whether you write short stories, poetry, or nonfiction, being published by a legitimate literary magazine can open doors for you and establish you as an artist to watch. If you...
Tips for Taking Good Photos with Your Phone
Taking photos to capture important life moments has been a popular tradition for the last 60 years. This used to require carrying around a bulky camera everywhere and waiting days for the photos to be developed. All you have to do now is pull a smartphone out of your...
Writing Your Way Through Self-Isolation
Right now, many people are struggling their way through the COVID-19 self-quarantine to protect themselves and loved ones from the virus. Feelings of loneliness and anxiety are natural and, for many, are at an all-time high. There are many resources people can turn to...
Activities to Help You Find Your Creative Spark
For those of us involved in creative pursuits, such as writing, creativity often ebbs and flows. Sometimes our creative ideas seem to flow, while at other times, we can’t even seem to begin to get started on a new project or continue with one we’ve already begun....
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