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Book Review: Draw Your Day
At the end of the summer, I was on a quest to read a stack of books on creativity and review them. The book Draw Your Day by Samantha Dion Baker was my favorite book so far. I liked the cover art and the idea of drawing everyday objects. Inside the book, she talks about how to begin an art journal and the types of supplies you might need. She also talks about where to look for inspiration. For me, the spark came from her artistic style. She uses permanant pen with watercolor and it was truly a breakthough for me. I used the supply suggestions from her chapter on…
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Book Review: Welcome to the Writer’s Life by Paulette Perhach
This books is targeted towards people who want to become writers. It begins with motivation for getting started and information about making a habit of writing. As the book continues, it talks about tips and what practical skills you need to develop to live the writer’s life and profession. Getting Started – Routines for the Writer’s Life My favorite sections were the beginning few sections. They talk about getting started, establishing a writing routines and reading like a writer. The book mixes stories from the author’s life and advice from other authors with the explanation for what you should try and I found it motivating and helpful. The book is…