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The Creative Mind: A Paradox

March 3, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 2 Comments article, creative people, creative writing, creativity, Faisal Hoque, Fast Company, how to be an author, paradox

Have you ever wondered how a musician can go from a superstar, large stage presence to trapped in mousey-quiet during

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

The Importance of Place and Setting

July 9, 2014August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, advice on writing, fiction, how to be an author, how to write, novel, on creative writing, place, setting, tips on writing, writing, writing advice

When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the

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A Writer's Life 

Completion and Continuation

July 6, 2014August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about writing, article, chapters, creative writing, dead highway, graduate degree, graduation, how to be an author, how to write, masters degree, novel, publishing, thesis

I’m done! Late nights spent with busy fingers and a sleep deprived brain produced a July 1st conferral and, more

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing Uncategorized 

James Scott Bell: “You do that . . . you become what’s called a prolific writer”

August 19, 2013August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, author james scott bell, creative writing, creative writing how to, how to be an author, james scott bell, on creative writing, writing advice

Bestselling author James Scott Bell shares the best writing advice he knows: set a quota of words to write daily

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A Writer's Life 

Top 4 Reasons Writers Avoid Writing

August 15, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 5 Comments about creative writing, creative writing, fiction, how to be an author, on creative writing, tips on writing, top 4, writers life, writing, writing a book, writing books

I’ve been there. I’m sure you have to. For one reason or another, you avoid that deep down biting desire

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