Flickr Theme: Movement

All things change, nothing is extinguished. There is nothing in the whole world which is permanent. Everything flows onward; all things are brought into being with a changing nature; the ages themselves glide by in constant movement. — Ovid Submissions to the group pool for the Movement theme will be open from November 27th to December 3rd. If you don’t have photos to add, feel free to browse Flickr photos...

Flickr Theme: Zen

There’s a lot going on in the next couple weeks, so I thought the zen theme would be fitting. Be sure to take time for yourself and your creative outlets! Submissions to the group pool for the Zen theme will be open from November 20th to November 26th. If you don’t have photos to add, feel free to browse Flickr photos and tag any you like that fit the theme. Photo by...

10 Ways to Use the Weekly Flickr Theme

The weekly Flickr theme can be an inspiration tool for creatives of all kinds. Here are just a few quick ideas to get your thoughts flowing. Shoot some new photos that fit the theme. Try to recreate one of the photos, but add your own flavor. Create a piece of artwork based on the theme word or one of the submitted images. Write a scene and include the theme word. Choose one of the submitted photos and write a...

Enrich Your Writing with Surprising Details

Back in April, I attended the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (NESCBWI) conference. It was an amazing experience and I encourage all writers to attend conferences whenever possible....

Flickr Theme: Drama

I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries. — Frank Capra Each beat of our lives has the potential for drama. I can’t wait to see the photos that get posted for this week’s theme. Add your photos to our Flickr group. The Drama theme will be open November 13th to November 19th. If you don’t have photos to add, feel free to browse...