Creative anxiety can leave you second-guessing every word, brushstroke, or idea. Learn to recognize the different types of self-doubt that plague creative work—and how to push through them. Creativity is supposed to be this wild, freeing experience—chasing ideas, making art, living the dream. So why does it feel like an Olympic sport in stress management? […]
What To Do When You’ve Missed a Deadline
Missed deadlines happen, but they don’t have to ruin your reputation. Learn how to handle the fallout, recover gracefully, and prevent future deadline disasters. You meant to finish on time. Really, you did. But then the client added just one more thing, or your research rabbit hole turned into a full-blown warren, or—let’s be honest—you […]
Solutions Journalism: From Insight to Action
Solutions journalism focuses on what’s working—not just what’s broken. Learn how to tell rigorous, evidence-based stories that inform, engage, and inspire change. Let’s be honest—most news is a doomscrolling nightmare. War, corruption, climate disasters, economic meltdowns—it’s enough to make anyone want to throw their phone into the ocean and move to a cabin in the woods. […]
How to Balance Art and Business as a Creative Entrepreneur
Creativity doesn’t have to come at the expense of profitability—here’s how to build a business as a creative entrepreneur without losing your artistic spark. You love what you do—painting, writing, designing, making music—but let’s be real: exposure doesn’t pay the bills. Balancing art and business as a creative entrepreneur can feel like an impossible trade-off—pursue […]
How to Use Character Flaws (and 73 Examples For Your Stories)
Perfect characters are boring. Flaws drive tension, connection, and plot. Here’s how to use them without going over the top. Perfect characters are boring. No one wants to read about someone who’s always right, always good, and never struggles. What keeps readers hooked is watching flawed, real characters fight their battles, make mistakes, and grow. […]