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Geared towards art enthusiasts and creators alike, here I provide writing tips to help you craft your own stories, inspirational messages to get the creative juices flowing, and articles on the art and science of creating masterful works for a unique perspective on the world of art. From book reviews and writing tips to the psychology of creativity, buckle up 'cause we got a lot of ground to cover. Take a look around and only take what you need to unleash your story. I'll catch you in the comments.

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Barbie Dolls, Dreams, and Storytelling: Reviewing Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Summer Hit

Morgan Andrus

Aug 12
15 min

Book Reviews

Barbie Dolls, Dreams, and Storytelling: Reviewing Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Summer Hit

Unpack Barbie's (2023) storytelling magic and discover how Greta Gerwig weaves dreams into reality with these narrative strategies.

Writing Character Descriptions In a Better Way

Morgan Andrus

May 11
6 min

Writing

Writing Character Descriptions In a Better Way

Character descriptions stop story. Here’s how to describe your protagonist’s appearance while keeping readers engaged.

Develop Characters Like a Storytelling Pro Using Scoring

Morgan Andrus

Apr 4
6 min

Writing

Develop Characters Like a Storytelling Pro Using Scoring

Create life-like characters that jump off the page and have your readers turning for more with this timeless pottery technique.

Morgan Andrus

Mar 1
4 min

Writing

Pride and Privilege

Privileged people can write about marginalized voices, but there’s more to the diversity puzzle than meets the eye. A lot more.

Morgan Andrus

Dec 9, 2022
10 min

Writing

Avatar’s Success Lies in This Blockbuster Formula

Successful storytelling depends on six core elements, and James Cameron's Avatar delivers them all.

Create Exclusive Character Names Without Generators

Morgan Andrus

Nov 30, 2022
7 min

Writing

Create Exclusive Character Names Without Generators

Tired of scrolling through endless baby name sites? Here’s how you can create the perfect name for your protagonist.

5 Ways to Cultivate Creativity When You're Not a Creative Person

Morgan Andrus

Oct 20, 2022
8 min

Writing

5 Ways to Cultivate Creativity When You're Not a Creative Person

Being creative is easier than you think. Discover how to harness imagination and develop ideas with these 5 science-backed methods.

Unlock Progress with One Key You Already Have

Morgan Andrus

Sep 30, 2022
4 min

Inspirational

Unlock Progress with One Key You Already Have

Comparison gets a bad wrap. Here's how to use it as a tool for improvement.

Morgan Andrus

Jul 27, 2022
4 min

Writing

Leaving an M&M Trail

Introduce characters, or yourself, with this enticingly sweet method.

Morgan Andrus

Jun 24, 2022
5 min

Inspirational

Revise or Die

Recently, I had a past coworker message me about their feelings toward work. If you’ve been following my journey this past year, you know...

The Process of Painting Printed Pieces (Oh My)

Morgan Andrus

May 18, 2022
4 min

Visual Art Tutorials

The Process of Painting Printed Pieces (Oh My)

Learn how I paint 3D printed objects and the joy these pieces bring.

Morgan Andrus

May 4, 2022
3 min

Inspirational

More Than A Number

I wasn't planning on posting today. I actually forgot. I had a short post in mind, but I felt the itch. That feeling in the back of your...

Morgan Andrus

Apr 1, 2022
5 min

Inspirational

My Favorite Lingos: Duo and Johnny

My family had a trip to Hawai’i planned for over two years. Well, I didn’t plan it, but if you’re familiar with my mother then you know...

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