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Neil Gaiman – on everything creative, but more importantly be yourself

 
For anyone who is creative, you must watch this video of Neil Gaiman’s address to the 2012 graduating class of the University of Arts in Philadelphia.

From the zenpencil.com blog:

“Neil Gaiman (1960-) is one of the best fiction writers in the world in my opinion. His work covers novels, short-stories, children’s books, comics, film, television – pretty much the whole pop-culture gamut.

This quote is taken from Gaiman’s commencement address at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, which was all over the internet last week. In an absolutely beautiful and inspiring speech, Gaiman shares the best tips that he wished he knew when he was first starting his writing career. It’s required listening for anyone passionate about the arts and I’ve bookmarked it so I can watch it whenever I lose my direction. Seriously, if you haven’t seen it, stop what you’re doing and click here.”
 

Neil Gaiman Addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 from The University of the Arts (Phl) on Vimeo.

Review: Video shows the Fire’s shortcomings

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The Magic of the Season

Christmas and the Holiday Season has always been a magical time whether you are experiencing the joy as a child or an adult looking forward to the happiness you will bring to others. People are happier, more friendly and filled with peace. The spirit of giving is everywhere.

The year has been filled with many blessings. We received more manuscripts than the previous year which resulted in several new titles being published this year and next.

We would like to wish you and your loved ones the most joyous and wonderful holiday season with the hope that all your wishes come true.

Take these words into the new year and beyond by Ralph Waldo Emerson,

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead
where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Jockey’s Ridge – the largest living sand dune on the East Coast

Bestselling author John Grisham writes another thriller…for kids

From NPR by the NPR Staff – June 4, 2010

Bestselling author John Grisham has written another legal thriller — and this one is for kids.
Grisham has 24 books under his belt, many of which were turned into movies, including The Pelican Brief and A Time To Kill. But he says writing for a young audience created a special challenge, mostly because he didn’t want to underestimate their abilities.
“It’s not necessarily any easier than adult fiction,” Grisham tells NPR‘s Michele Norris. “It’s easier in that it’s shorter; the plot is not nearly as complicated.

“But the biggest challenge I found was the ability to try to tell the story without talking down to kids. Because I think that’s what a lot of writers do and they don’t like it. Kids don’t like it. They want you to treat them as your equal and tell them the story.” more>

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