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Books and creativity often find the right time after years of waiting
By Becky Murdoch September 10, 2025
Discover how timing shapes reading, creativity, and projects—from Discworld to Don Quixote—showing that every idea has its season to shine.
 Creativity through the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter
By Becky Murdoch September 3, 2025
Discover how the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—mirror the natural rhythm of creativity. Learn to honor rest, growth, harvest, and renewal as essential parts of your artistic process.
By Becky Murdoch September 2, 2025
Discover Non Sense, a playful playlist celebrating songs with gibberish, made-up words, and nonsense lyrics that somehow make perfect sense. Explore how creativity and music combine to turn whimsy into unforgettable melodies.
Group of people giving thumbs up, showing support for creative practices
By Becky Murdoch August 27, 2025
Not every creative practice works for everyone. Explore why routines like Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages may inspire some and frustrate others, and discover how to build sustainable habits that fuel your own creative journey.
Open journal with pen symbolizing daily creative practice
By Becky Murdoch August 19, 2025
Explore proven creative routines from The War of Art and The Artist’s Way that help artists stay inspired, consistent, and grow daily.
Writer exploring creative routines that work without rigid daily word counts
By Becky Murdoch August 13, 2025
Struggle to stick to strict creative routines? Learn how a flexible, sustainable approach can boost your productivity and help you finish projects without burnout.
By Becky Murdoch August 6, 2025
Check out our August mixtape, Count Me In, to SPARK your creativity!
ou—tools for daily creative routi
By Becky Murdoch August 6, 2025
Discover five practical daily routines to help unlock your creativity, reduce mental clutter, and build consistent habits. Written by Becky Murdoch, a creative professional with real-world experience, this guide includes easy practices like morning pages, mindful walks, and daily photo challenges. Build creative moment
Watercolor paints, crayons, and pastels scattered on a table with children's artwork
By Becky Murdoch July 29, 2025
Struggling with writer’s block and burnout, I turned to messy, playful art with my kids—and found creative freedom again. Here's how it helped me heal.
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