Creativity Writing How the Community Helped Me Edit 19,293 Words I have an upcoming magazine on healing. I wrote it in accumulative sessions. It combines transcripts from interviews and personal stories. At the start, it was 19,293 words, edited to 18,742 words. The Cause for Requesting Help The magazine additionally needed design and marketing. I was to do them both. Yet, I had other commitments […] Written by Joel Mwakasege October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Writing How I Returned to My Dream of Writing After 20 Years As a creative person who pursued a career in the arts and failed. And then made straight-and-narrow professional choices to compensate, I look at artists’ achievements and ask myself, “Why couldn’t it have been me?”. I replay all the turning points in my life where my creativity was squashed or my commitment waned. Written by Shanna Loga July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Interview Writing Interview: Max Lukominskyi An interview with Max a writer. His writing has been featured on BBC, CNBC, Inc, Business Insider, The Independent, The Huffington Post, The Muse, Medical Daily, and Apple News. Written by Joel Mwakasege May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Interview Writing Interview: Brandon Keith My path has been one of hills and valleys, but I don't carry any regret. One major shift was when I quit my corporate job, moved to Costa Rica and wrote my first book. That was 3 years ago. It was such a fulfilling experience to venture off, and do all I've ever wanted to do: write and travel. A year later, I moved to Colombia, which was another major shift. Written by Joel Mwakasege April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Writing The 1-Minute Creativity Makeover Quick question: Does what you create make sense? Pablo Picasso’s work was in an exhibition. Pablo was there. One man after a thorough observation of a painting. He remarked. Your paint doesn’t make sense. Pablo without hesitation. He responded. Life doesn’t make sense. Why do you want me to paint paintings that do? Art, among […] Written by Joel Mwakasege April 26, 2017April 26, 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Interview Writing Interview: Nancy Levenson An interview with Nancy Levenson a freelance writer for sixteen years. Developing content for web and print. Client list includes Target, Regency, Nike, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Microsoft, Wacom Technologies, Lowe’s, and WebTrends. She would rather create a great result than be right. Integrity matters to her. If she agrees to do something, she'll do it. Written by Joel Mwakasege April 22, 2017April 22, 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Interview Writing Interview: Ayodeji Awosika Describe your path up until what you’re doing now? I grew up in Milwaukee, WI. Contrary to popular belief, black people do live in Wisconsin. I grew up in the middle class. My parents were both college-educated. They, like most college-educated well-meaning parents, wanted me to be a good kid, get good grades, go to […] Written by Joel Mwakasege April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Writing 25 Ideas You Can Steal From My 25 Life Lessons Whether you are enjoying your day or celebrating an event in this beautiful day, still, life is full of experiences and lessons to offer. Here are 25 ideas you can start going on for yourself from looking at my life lessons. 1. I’ve learned To love the time and circumstance that I was brought to […] Written by Joel Mwakasege January 28, 2015January 28, 2015 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Former Skinhead’s Life After Hate My eyes darted over to Matt. He stood close by, at the kiosk next to mine. With eyes narrowed in concentration, he watched my boss Dan. Instead of greeting passing shoppers and trying to lure them in for a look at merchandise, Matt watched Dan with laser-like focus. “Don’t come over! Don’t come over!” I […] Written by Chris Shafer February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How to Say I Disagree In a Smart Way One of the most troubling aspects of this new hyper-digital era is our crumbling ability to communicate with people who disagree with us. There is the sense that we are shouting across a void at one another — in completely different languages. Our rebuttals are locked and loaded as we scan tweets, posts, and articles […] Written by Kenton Klassen February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How to Say I Disagree In a Smart Way One of the most troubling aspects of this new hyper-digital era is our crumbling ability to communicate with people who disagree with us. There is the sense that we are shouting across a void at one another — in completely different languages. Our rebuttals are locked and loaded as we scan tweets, posts, and articles […] Written by Kenton Klassen February 9, 2021February 12, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
7 New Options and Improved Ways On Overcoming Past Trauma The first half of 2020 was particularly dull and difficult. I’m sure many can relate to this. The sudden lockdown forced me to finally think about overcoming past trauma, deeply repressed issues, and long-overdue grief; hence a breakdown was inevitable. Additionally, I had to deal with a range of family issues and the demise of […] Written by Fatimah Alayafi February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
4 Steps to Recover From Anxiety and Depression I took several steps to recover from anxiety and depression. But the moment I realized the severity of it all, I was sixteen years old. One night I had stripped down to take a shower, and before stepping in, I saw a profile of my body; I had always been a thin kid, but horror and […] Written by Simon Hoffman January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What Narcissistic Fathers Do to Their Daughters and 7 Insecurities It Cause It was December. Another year had gone by and to my mom’s dismay- I was still single! I’d been dating for a while but there was no sign of “The One”. I was in a good place- my career was going great, I looked my best and had a few guys who were interested in […] Written by Anna Taylor December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked