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The Spider's Work
Like the spider, we are called to our work.
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Jul 30, 20231 min read
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Following the Mystic Muse: Harnessing Tarot Cards for Creativity
We discuss how to use tarot cards to inspire creativity!
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Help! It's Time to Query My Novel
Annie dips her toes into the querying pool... but how's her approach? Help needed!
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Jun 15, 20233 min read
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The Last Lecture: On Being a Benevolent Alien
Professor "Annie James Thomas" delivers a last lecture in the style of Randy Pausch.
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Jun 7, 20233 min read
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The Color of Language: Purple, Blue, and Beige Prose
Follow along as we break down the color wheel of writing!
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May 31, 20234 min read
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What About Blog? A Brief Update on The Asterisk
A quick update on the state of our blog and the perils of ignoring creative energy!
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May 3, 20232 min read
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We Asked an AI About the Dangers of AI-Generated Art--Here's What it Said!
We asked AI to try and write this week's blog post, and we tested out two distinct styles. What do you think?
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Mar 8, 20234 min read
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Take Our Quiz: Literary Pen Names
Take our quiz to find out if you can match the author's pen name with their real name!
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Music to Die For: Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju
We're taking you back to 1981 with a female-led punk/rock album!
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Feb 8, 20233 min read
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Scenius: Brian Eno and Austin Kleon Say We’re Better Off Together
We're taking on Brian Eno's concept of scenius in a big but gentle way.
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Jan 18, 20234 min read
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Music to Die For: The Velvet Underground and Nico
We listened to The Velvet Underground and Nico's self-titled album for the first time and report our findings here!
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Jan 11, 20234 min read
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Aldous Huxley on How to Write Forward
If we consider art fluid, but our publications static, then we have to accept the fact that each piece will represent us at a time point.
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Oct 19, 20224 min read
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Another Year, Another NaNoWriMo: But, Should You?
Another NaNoWriMo is upon us, but I'm a slow writer. I'm still trying to figure out what to do next.
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Oct 5, 20224 min read
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How to Write a Novel: A 'Dear Annie' Letter
Writing a book is no easy task, nor is it prescriptive or formulaic. The best I may hope to offer is the way in which I craft my own book, w
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Sep 28, 20224 min read
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Find Your Voice and Forget It
We're revisiting voice to say, "find it, use it, and leave it."
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Sep 14, 20223 min read
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To Prologue or Not to Prologue: A Battle of Wits
If you don't write one, there is no prologue. So, should you?
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Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Did a Bot Write This Post? The Beautiful, Soulless Art of Midjourney and other AI-Created Art.
Bots, AI... call it what you want, but we're fearful about the future of art and writing.
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Aug 24, 20223 min read
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Don't Stand Too Close to Me: Perpetuating Art's Inaccessibility
Is art inaccessible to the average person? This post explores our latest visit to an art museum and our experience!
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Aug 17, 20223 min read
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Artist Burnout is a Real Thing
How can you tell if this burnout feeling is the real deal? Check out this assessment, and read own account here.
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Jul 27, 20223 min read
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I'm Almost Done with a Project and Imposter Syndrome is Kicking In
How imposter syndrome can creep up even if you think you've overcome it!
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Jul 13, 20223 min read
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