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BUILDING WORLDS

Greg Ruth

[caption id="attachment_81366" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Unused spread from THE MONKEY by Osgood Perkins/NEON[/caption] World Building's one of the most underrated essentials of storytelling, and if you do it right,  one of the most invisible. In my personal opinion the holy trinity of storytelling World Building and Character Development are top tier with Plot as the tiny lagging puppy running keep up. Character and World Building are what draws you in to a story, and want to…

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Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes: An Artist’s Guide to Creative Vision

Ron Lemen

July 7, 2025 - As a teacher, I've witnessed a striking paradox in my classroom: some students brim with creative confidence while others question whether they possess any creativity at all. This observation sparked my fascination with a fundamental question—why do some people readily access their creative abilities while others remain blind to their own potential? Over the years, I've been documenting my students' creative journeys and developing concepts that help people recognize their inherent creativity. The following excerpt from my upcoming book explores these ideas, along with practical exercises I've tested both in my classroom and in my own creative practice. My hope is that these insights will help readers discover the creative force that already exists within them.   Vladimir Makovsky - In a Rural School EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 01 You know that feeling, right? When you’ve…

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