Tag Archives: creativity

How Do You Write What People Actually Want to Read?

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I knew exactly how to write what people actually want to read, a lot more people would probably be reading this. So what does make writing worth someone’s time? Continue reading →

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When Chaos Knocks Us Off Autopilot

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A little chaos can wake us up, stretch us and remind us that the plan was never the point. But too much chaos does not make us stronger. It only leaves us reacting. Continue reading →

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My Brain Apparently Works the Night Shift

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world gets quiet, ideas finally show up, and suddenly my brain wants to do its best work — usually at exactly the hour when I should be asleep. Continue reading →

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What Bores Me (Besides This Question)

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

“What bores you?” might be the most boring question ever written. But if we’re going to talk about boredom, let’s at least do it honestly — with a little ADHD, a little sarcasm, and a firm stance against bland prompts, pointless meetings, and oatmeal-level creativity. Continue reading →

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I Have ADHD, So… My To-Do List Is Eternal

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some to-do items are small and forgettable. Others linger for years, whispering in the background. Writing a book finally got checked off. Editing it? That’s another story. Continue reading →

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The Perfect Reading and Writing Space, Tucked Away in the Mountains

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I could build the perfect space for reading and writing, it wouldn’t be flashy. It would be intentional—and it would be tucked away in the mountains, far enough from the noise to think clearly, but close enough to a small town to remember the world is still there. Continue reading →

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The Creative Choice to Keep It Simple

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Creativity doesn’t always look like art supplies or a blank page. Sometimes it looks like choosing simplicity on purpose—assembling a few pieces, clearing the table, and making room for connection. This Christmas, creativity showed up quietly, in the intention behind a shared meal and the time set aside to enjoy it. Continue reading →

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The People Who Shaped the Journey

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The biggest influences in my life weren’t loud or famous. They were faithful—my mom, a teacher who believed in my words, a stepfather who grounded my faith, and the family and quiet moments that continue to shape who I’m becoming. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Moments Are Where I’m Most Happy

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Happiness doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it shows up after the final bell, in time spent with the people I love, in the rhythm of writing, or in a quiet evening with music and a good pour. I’ve learned that the moments that fill me most are often the ones that ask the least. Continue reading →

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The Risk of a Life Devoted to Writing

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The biggest risk I haven’t taken is the one that sits in the back of my mind every time I finish a post, close a notebook, or hit “publish.” It’s the risk of writing full-time. Not the dream of leaving … Continue reading →

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