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Editors

Jul 30, 20231 min read

The Spider's Work

Like the spider, we are called to our work.

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Following the Mystic Muse: Harnessing Tarot Cards for Creativity

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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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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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The Last Lecture: On Being a Benevolent Alien

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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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The Color of Language: Purple, Blue, and Beige Prose

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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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What About Blog? A Brief Update on The Asterisk

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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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We Asked an AI About the Dangers of AI-Generated Art--Here's What it Said!

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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Music to Die For: Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju

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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Scenius: Brian Eno and Austin Kleon Say We’re Better Off Together

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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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Music to Die For: The Velvet Underground and Nico

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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Another Year, Another NaNoWriMo: But, Should You?

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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How to Write a Novel: A 'Dear Annie' Letter

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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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To Prologue or Not to Prologue: A Battle of Wits

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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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Did a Bot Write This Post? The Beautiful, Soulless Art of Midjourney and other AI-Created Art.

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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Don't Stand Too Close to Me: Perpetuating Art's Inaccessibility

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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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I'm Almost Done with a Project and Imposter Syndrome is Kicking In

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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