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Creativity Demands Movement: How Changing Your Environment Unlocks Better Stories
Pack your bags, stow your laptop on a tray table, or just close your eyes—your next bestseller isn’t hiding in a cozy office. Creativity demands movement. As writers, changing our environment is the fastest way to shock the subconscious mind into generating brilliant new ideas. From the chaotic energy of New York subways to the quiet expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, inspiration lives in the transition zones of life. Here are four unusual, high-velocity places that will compl
Theastarr Valerie
Jul 262 min read


Ink and Imagination: The Stories That Feed My Writing Voice
Reading comes as second nature to me. I read all day, every day—well, okay, maybe not when I'm asleep, but you get the idea! Lol. When most people hear the word "reading," they automatically assume thick, wordy books. And if they aren't big bookworms, they find no joy in that. But it’s different for me. I love reading and consider myself an avid, "can't-stop-won't-stop" reader. What does this look like in everyday life? Can a person dedicate so much time to reading that it be
Theastarr Valerie
Apr 262 min read
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