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Month: July 2011

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Creativity

July 18, 2011

What is creativity? To me, a creative life is meaningful and I wouldn’t exist without it. And in my mind, everyone is creative in some way because it’s a form of expression.

But how do we define it? A limited definition of creativity would prevent many people from appreciating their own potential. It isn’t about the Arts. You don’t have to paint, draw, write or play a musical instrument.

So, what does a person need to pursue a creative life, and why do we need it? I think that an open and curious mind is all you need. And to be creative, or innovative, in the current economic climate equals survival.

 


Newsletter

July 6, 2011

Hello world, again. It was our intention to start a writing newsletter this week. Actually last week, on July 1. But sometimes life has other ideas and Les is stuck in hospital because a driver needs glasses, or a new brain. We still endeavor to bring you writerly stuff but things are on ‘pause’ just at this moment.

We are starting our ten week workshop sessions in August, so that’s something to look forward to. Something to get the brain going.


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Don't forget, TOMORROW is the launch of @Stephen D Don't forget, TOMORROW is the launch of @Stephen D'Agata's POPE DREAMS: POPE PETER THE IMPROBABLE!
#booklaunch #novel #pope #satire
It's just next week -- our Christmas Party and our It's just next week -- our Christmas Party and our final Open Mic Night for the year!
6.00pm: Christmas Party: please bring a plate!
7.00pm: Open Mic Night as usual: $5.00 entry, no bookings required, refreshments provided.
The theme for this year is to dress as a legend or hero, whoever that may be!
Yesterday, I had the honor of officially launching Yesterday, I had the honor of officially launching the amazing book, LITORIA AND HER WETLAND FRIENDS. 
The author Teisha, and the illustrator Katie, organised a fantastic launch with heaps of activities, info stands, and fun for all ages based around the growling grass frog, which the book is all about.
It was such an honor to be a part of their publishing journey with Busybird and I am sure every child who reads this book will love its fun story, stunning illustrations and informative tidbits throughout it.🙂
Well done, girls! It was an amazing publishing journey for all of us ending with a stunning book.
There’s a reason more people are choosing indie There’s a reason more people are choosing indie publishing than ever before! #indiepublishing
Congratulations, Brad May, on the publication of y Congratulations, Brad May, on the publication of your novel, MANCHESTER CALLING.
#fiction #novel #booktok #bookstagram #historical
Happy birthday again, Kate! Celebrating her 50-1 Happy birthday again, Kate!
Celebrating her 50-1 birthday with a sweet chocolate cake.
#birthday #chocolate #happybirthday
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