Creative writing is a great way to express yourself and make a lasting impression. Here are a collection of articles we’ve written that have no purpose other than to express an idea, a thought, or simply to play with words on a page. Creativity with words is the name of the game.
A Morning Walk Through The Landscapes of Human Resilience
Every weekday morning, my walk from the parking lot to my lab takes me past the entrance of a military hospital. On the surface, it’s an ordinary stroll, but the people I pass every day are far from ordinary. They…
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It’s Okay to Be Like a Child
I got lost for a while back there. Not lost in the sense of not knowing where I am, but lost in the sense of feeling disoriented and confused. And, it is often “stopping” to smell the roses that helped…
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The Silver Lining: How Inflation and a Bad Economy Can Fuel Your Creative Writing
I write a lot. Most of it is technical academic stuff for work. But, often I’ll pull up a blank page and draft a creative story or some essay on the state of the world—life. It’s something I enjoy doing…
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How to Be Different in Your Miniature Painting and Art
So you want to be different? As an artist and miniature painter, I find myself driven to find out how I can differentiate myself from the crowd. With digital media’s escape velocity connecting us globally, embracing individuality becomes increasingly important…
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Tips to Writing Compelling Tabletop RPG Stories
Do you want to know how to write a campaign? Looking for tips for writing a D&D adventure? If you’re playing Dungeons and Dragons (DND) or other tabletop RPG game, you can be sure that there’s more than just rolling…
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What is “Learned Helplessness”? Insights for Artists
As a miniature painter, have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, or doubting your abilities? These feelings may be the result of learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon that can impact even the most skilled and experienced artists. In this…
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Hobby Writing and Intrusive Thoughts (Editorial)
I often get asked why I write so much about hobbies, thoughts, and insights. The simple answer is that it’s something I’m passionate about. But there’s more to it than that. It’s kind of an identity. I think it’s important…
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What Painting Miniatures Teaches You About Blood and Failure
Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough? That no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to achieve your goals? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a feeling that nearly everyone experiences at…
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Do You Suffer From Hobby Perfectionism? (Solutions)
As a miniature painter of tabletop gaming models, do you often feel the pressure to create perfect pieces. This can be extremely frustrating, as it seems that no matter what you do, you can never quite achieve the level of…
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Grit: More Than Sand
It was 2:40pm on a bright sunny day. We were at the local playground. My daughter wanted to play in the sandbox. It was crowded with other parents and children mingling about. But, we did find a shaded spot in…
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