Words

Yes, that’s me, taking a self-portrait in a dirty hubcap. And probably wondering what I’ll do with the photo. Maybe use it on Substack? (Photo: Author) It goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway): digital photographers produce a lot of photos. I’m not an especially prolific photographer, but even I produce something like 10,000 images a year. Photographers who regularly shoot sports, birds or other fast-moving action probably produce double, triple or quadruple that numbe

Writing, I mean…let’s not get too existential… Yep, that’s me, the man in the mirror. Does the frame around the mirror look like a circle from a Venn diagram? Maybe it’s just me. (Photo: Author) (Note: This article was originally published on my Substack, Gone Creative . You can visit and subscribe there if it's more convenient for you. Otherwise, happy to have you here!) I don’t want to brag, but last week I hit a major milestone: a dozen subscribers on Substack. That might

Those wankers don’t stand a chance That’s right…these are all ideas people word wanked about instead of writing about…going cheap, just for today… (Photo: Author) Are you a word wanker? Many writers are. But word wanking could sabotage your writing…. A few years ago, I found myself in thrall to the idea that there was some secret formula to make writing easier. Not that I had a problem writing. I had been writing for years, personally and professionally. At that time, I was c

So you want to be a great photographer. Why? The world is already bursting with great photographers. Can you really compete with them? I doubt it. Instead of beating your head against the wall trying to be great, become a terrible photographer instead. It’s very freeing.

I live by one simple rule to stay healthy and creative: Schedule your vices.