WRITING AND ART

As a mother and freelance writer, I created a simple system for allowing first graders to explore the art of creative writing using basic journalism methods. The methods worked!

Writing and publishing is not as easy as some folks think and this is only a very small article on the subject.

A personal account of the influence of William S. Burroughs on one's writing and lifestyle.

Meet Anne Hart, celebrating more than 50 years of writing as an independent journalist and book author emphasizing healthy foods, creativity enhancement, and the joy of purpose.

If you're one who takes a lot of our modern technology for granted (particularly the cell phone and the webcam), then you should check out the Telectroscope in New York City and London that reminds us of 19th century inventions that could have changed things sooner...

Most of us have hit that "writing brick wall" at one time or another. Natalie Goldberg's theories and ideas can help us break through it.

A personal essay is an intensely intimate form of writing in which you divulge the details of a particular time or circumstance in your life. Writing and selling personal essays proves too personal for some writers, while others take advantage of it.

Are writing and editing mutually exclusive? It all depends on the reasons why you write.

An analysis of the philosophy of knowledge and the search for truth, under the names religion, philosophy, and art.

This is the story of how I quit my horrible day job and took time off to pursue my dreams!

A comparison of two contemporary art pieces that use asemic writing.

A look at online publishing, social media, and blogging. Explores publishing 2.0 and the changing definitions of journalism and publishing.

This is an analytical look of Horace's conception of self and identity in his "Odes". Horace reveals his own identity through the discussion of writing.

Discussed are the works "Sleep", "Un Chien Andalou", and "Mysteries of the Horizon."

Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog) made in 1929, a classic surrealist film. A collaboration of two greats: Luis Bunuel and Salvador Dali.

The study focuses in the study of Erwin Panofsky wherein the prime persona of study is Albrecht Durer, and further compares Panofsky's methodology to other scholarly studies that have analyzed the works of Durer.

A review of an inspirational guide for writers who sometimes need an encouraging voice to help them on their journey to success and enjoyment

Biography of Orson Welles and a discussion of his landmark film Citizen Kane.

Realistic coloring pages. Alphabet letter outlines with illumination style pictures inside; plants and animals whose names start with the letter. Free printable booklet for science, reading and art lessons! Summer coloring fun!

In this article, I define residual income and give examples of how a person can obtain it.

There are many writing contests for kids. Kids who like writing may want a chance to compete and win prizes or simply see if they can follow someone's professional guidelines. Here are some writing contests for kids to check out.

A profile of award-winning children's author Pat Cummings.