Horton the cat & how he became a part of my life . . .

https://youtu.be/LsilHlJNFgo I had a different idea for today, but Horton decided to cuddle up next to me. This is what happens. -Curtis

Filming and Photographing Geese at Sunrise [Video Post]

The other day, I went outside, walked to one of my favorite public parks near Lake Michigan and filmed the lake. To my surprise a large flock of geese flew overhead and I thought that was a great opportunity to test out my zoom lens.

Writing with a Full-Time Job / Life – Taking the CHALLENGE of writing THROUGHOUT the day

In today's vlog, I respond to Vivian Reis and her tips on how to write with a full-time job / full-time life. Links are in the description to her video and all resources mentioned.

Tell your story with WHATEVER you have [video post]

Here's today's vlog! My thoughts on equipment and storytelling as well as footage from more daily activities.

One of My Photos Was Accepted for Licensing! No, It’s Not My Cat

I'm learning photography, and I'm still a beginner. On November 19th, I started a 500px page, and began posting photos I edited in Adobe Lightroom. My first image was accepted for licensing today, eight days later. It's a picture of pine needles, that I cannot show on WordPress, due to my licensing agreement. However, you … Continue reading One of My Photos Was Accepted for Licensing! No, It’s Not My Cat →

Turning 31 – My Big DECISION – AuthorVlog [VIDEO POST]

I just turned 31 today, and I'm so excited for what this year is going to bring. Check out my latest video where I take on a new challenge for the next 31 days.

START crushing your CREATIVE project! [Video Post]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik_XnABrAA0 Hope you're enjoying the video posts. Leave me a comment on here or YouTube if you are! (I meant to post this Wednesday! Sorry :/ ) -Curtis

9 Reasons Why You Should Start Writing Your Novel (OR ANY OTHER PIECE OF FICTION)Today

Writing today is the start of writing every week, which is the start of writing every other day, which is the start of writing EVERY DAY.

What just happened? Why I had to temporarily stop writing and re-asses how I create . . .

In the last two weeks, I have not written a single word, despite my original goal of reaching 180-300 hours of writing this summer. Why? A Downward Spiral of Inactivity My relationship with time management is a funny one. For weeks at a time, I feel like the most productive person ever, and then, for … Continue reading What just happened? Why I had to temporarily stop writing and re-asses how I create . . . →

“Just writing” – How a summer of writing is teaching me to do life better

This is one of a series of posts for my writing challenge, Minutes to a Better Book. You can read more about the challenge, and see all related posts here. I Wrote an average of 2.5-3 hours a day, for ten days... I've reached the 30-hour milestone for writing my books. I'm happy with the … Continue reading “Just writing” – How a summer of writing is teaching me to do life better →