Category Archives: creativity

“Fallen Angels”

Posted on May 16, 2018 by drdancox

Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with new ideas for writing.  One of the “exercises” I have found interesting and often fruitful is to write the “story” behind a visual or musical inspiration.  What work of art strikes … Continue reading →

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I Am Here to Pump You Up!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by drdancox

Since I left high school (50 years ago!) I have been up and down with my physical exercising.  I’ve had periods where I’ve been waaaay too sedate and gluttonous and ballooned drastically.  I’ve been a tri-athlete, running ten miles a … Continue reading →

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“Take My Advice”

Posted on April 17, 2018 by drdancox

I’ve had a “forced” hiatus from my writing the last week or so.  Chronic sinusitis now and then sidelines me to the point that I can’t think past changing the channel.  After a couple of doses of my favorite antibiotic, … Continue reading →

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“24/7/365”

Posted on April 2, 2018 by drdancox

It has taken me a very long time to learn what I believe is the best technique for writing.  I really wasn’t looking for it, but I’ve been terribly sporadic in my “writing career”–years without doing any creative work at … Continue reading →

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A Novel Approach

Posted on March 26, 2018 by drdancox

I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember (OK, the older I get, the shorter THAT time seems to be!).  When I was in high school, I even earned an award for Creative Writing … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 12, 2017 by drdancox

I have often told my students (in the past; retirement is fun!), that the best (and probably the only real cure for Writer’s Block) is just WRITE!  I think there’s more to it, however, when you aren’t really blocked, but … Continue reading →

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“A Knock on the Door”

Posted on January 31, 2015 by drdancox

I was surprised by the knock on the door. I wasn’t expecting anyone.   Everything was perfect in my life.   My children were living good lives, and my grandchildren were guarantees of tomorrow….   Every day was an experiment … Continue reading →

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“Bounded in a Nutshell”

Posted on May 9, 2014 by drdancox

I had the pleasure of reading to and speaking with a high school creative writing class this week. I really do enjoy the interaction with these kids and helping them to understand and appreciate creativity and expression. I have been … Continue reading →

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“Aha!”

Posted on April 7, 2014 by drdancox

People who do not “create” often think artists are crazy. Poets, in particular, have often been accused through the ages of walking the earth on a slightly different plane. I think the difference between artists and the rest is merely … Continue reading →

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