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Jul 30, 20231 min read
The Spider's Work
Like the spider, we are called to our work.
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Editors
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Following the Mystic Muse: Harnessing Tarot Cards for Creativity
We discuss how to use tarot cards to inspire creativity!
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Editors
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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 7, 20233 min read
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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Editors
May 31, 20234 min read
The Color of Language: Purple, Blue, and Beige Prose
Follow along as we break down the color wheel of writing!
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Editors
May 3, 20232 min read
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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Editors
Mar 8, 20234 min read
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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Editors
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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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Editors
Feb 8, 20233 min read
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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Editors
Jan 18, 20234 min read
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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Editors
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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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Editors
Oct 19, 20224 min read
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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Editors
Oct 5, 20224 min read
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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Editors
Sep 28, 20224 min read
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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Editors
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Find Your Voice and Forget It
We're revisiting voice to say, "find it, use it, and leave it."
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Editors
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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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Editors
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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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Editors
Aug 17, 20223 min read
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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Editors
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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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Editors
Jul 13, 20223 min read
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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