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Apr 30, 20211 min read
Oh, HELLO YOU BEAUTIFUL ISSUE OF LOUD COFFEE PRESS! Volume 2, issue 2 is HERE!
Dive on in to the second issue of the year by clicking here or on the cover photo above! This issue is percolating with poetry and art,...
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Apr 21, 20213 min read
Frank Blank's Rules For Taking Your Creative Work Seriously, Dammit!
The stereotype is accurate; we old folks love the Facebook. It's the best way to see how many of my peers I've outlived, and it beats...
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Apr 7, 20214 min read
Seven Novels that Wildly Defy the Three-Act Structure
So here it is - our list of books that defy the three-act structure.
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Mar 31, 20213 min read
Let's Talk Words
I'm talking about words. And this week's blog post is dedicated to them, in their goodness, badness, and all their lettery glory.
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
Mash-Ups, Fusions, and Breaking Out of Creative Boxes
The best news is for us artists - it means we don’t need to be defined or define ourselves as one thing.
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Mar 10, 20212 min read
Can You Force Inspiration? The Universe Says “No”
Is inspiration an active or passive process?
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Mar 3, 20214 min read
The Art of Jazz: Learning to Co-Write with a Partner
Jazz is a prime example of musicians working in a fluid creative partnership, and we see it as the perfect analogy to learning to co-write.
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Feb 17, 20213 min read
6 Movies and TV Shows that are Masterclasses in Writing
I’ve always enjoyed analyzing a good movie with friends over beers, but it wasn’t until Mad Men that I realized the benefit of paying close
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Feb 3, 20214 min read
How to Write so that People Want to Read
Therefore, I present to you a Treasure-Loud Coffee Press mashup of "How to write so that people want to read."
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Jan 29, 20211 min read
LOUD COFFEE PRESS VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 IS HERE!
Welcome to our first anniversary issue! Loud Coffee Press Vol 2, Issue 1 is here!
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Jan 20, 20213 min read
Predictive Storytelling: Using Tarot, Astrology, and Intuitive Aids as Creative Writing Tools
I've often used the suggestive power of astrology, tarot, or the gentle nudge of the universe to guide my creativity.
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Jan 13, 20213 min read
The Art of the Ritual
Rituals can induce a sense of calm in an otherwise busy, overworked, overtaxed day.
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Jan 6, 20212 min read
Writing Advice You Might Not Have Heard Before: a Roundup of Internet Quotes
At Loud Coffee Press, one of our most tightly held beliefs is that writers are lifelong learners.
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Jan 4, 20211 min read
New Book Release: Funny Plastic Flowers by Fred Charles!
Loud Coffee Press is excited to announce our second book, Funny Plastic Flowers, by Fred Charles!
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Dec 9, 20207 min read
Annie Pens a Story: Why Shortcuts Don't Work
Jack didn't think he broke his day by ditching work. His day broke when he detoured from his usual writing spot at Java Jungle to try...
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Dec 2, 20203 min read
Theory of Obscurity: Does Obscurity Create Better Art?
Theory of Obscurity is a documentary by The Residents, a music group and art collective. The Residents, best known for their...
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Nov 25, 20203 min read
The Musical Art of Microtonal Writing
I want to talk about the fact that K.G is a musical exploration in microtones. This was my missing bridge to creativity.
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Nov 18, 20203 min read
Getting Gritty: Finding Creative Success with Passion and Perseverance
When it comes to succeeding in art, I’m learning a critical lesson. That lesson is this: if I want my art to be celebrated anywhere...
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Oct 29, 20201 min read
Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler Unboxing!
We backed the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler a few years ago because we love writing tools! After a long wait, it's finally here.
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Oct 28, 20203 min read
NaNoWriMo: Better Yet, Write that Novel!
I don't remember how I heard about National Novel Writing Month, but I'll never forget my first attempt.
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