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HB90 Bootcamp-Quarter 3
I have been a planner fanatic for years, and it has worked sometimes. I’ve tried the Bullet Journal, breaking projects into smaller tasks, and others, but every time it fell flat. I didn’t stick with it for more than a week at a time. Taking HB90 by Sarra Cannon has truly changed my life. In …
12% Funded! Printer Updates!
We’ve pledged $763 of the $6,000 goal with 23 backers! Thank you for your support. With 20 days to go, let’s make physical copies of The Magnolia Review Volume 4 a reality. (Check out the Kickstarter here.) I have proofs from the printer for Volume 4, Issue 1. Proof from printer of Volume 4, Issue …
The IRS Agent
I’ve started a comics project called The IRS Agent. Check it out here.
Ashes: The Graphic Novel
All semester I’ve been learning about graphic novels, drawing more regularly, and trying new art supplies. The final project received a favorable response, so I decided to post my process work and final chapters on a separate blog. I will continue to work on Charlotte’s story in a graphic novel version and in a hybrid …
Bullet Journal
I’ve been juggling my to-do lists and project lists on post-it notes, Trello, and in various writing journals. A friend recommended Bullet Journal, so I’ve started one. Already I’m enjoying the system in combination with techniques from “Getting Things Done.”
Three Departments
My creative life can be divided into three sections: art, fiction, and poetry. I’ve been using a Moleskine Planner to help me keep track of which projects in each section I worked on for the day. And the facing pages are great for lists and brainstorming. I haven’t used a planner since I was in …
The Short List
Trello has done wonders for me this year. But even then I have felt overwhelmed by the number of projects on my to-do list. So I combined my boards for a total of four: Writing, Short Stories, Artist’s Way, and Art Projects. And I started making goals for the week. Three to five small things …
35 Sketchbooks
Since this has been the year of art, I’ve been organizing my studio, including my art supplies. I have 35 sketchbooks that I would like to fill by the end of the year. –3 marker pads –9 watercolor pads –6 charcoal pads –15 for sketching –2 for projects
Taking Time
It is good to hear that other writers also write bad drafts at the beginning of a project. This post by Avi was a helpful reminder. It takes time to cultivate a good story.
The Phoenix Project
After a letter to Theresa, I was inspired to make watercolor paintings of phoenixes. Each painting was accompanied by a poem and sent via mail. First Flight Step onto the branch. Look down but not for long. Search for a target in the sky and leap for it. First Day of School With book bag, …
