How I wrote it: Braying for Love January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Denise CullenHow I wrote itNo Comments Every single piece of writing has a bigger story behind it. ‘How I wrote it’ yanks back the curtain on…
Boost inspiration and imagination with affirmations for creativity January 14, 2026January 15, 2026Denise CullenCreativityNo Comments There is a simple yet powerful tool that can help you loosen the grip of negative self-talk and supercharge your…
How to break through the 6 gnarliest barriers to creativity December 16, 2025December 18, 2025Denise CullenCreativity Creative thinking is arguably one of the most important skills for today. And tomorrow. Research published in the Journal of…
5 ways writers can overcome imposter syndrome November 29, 2025November 30, 2025Denise CullenMindset When I was in Patagonia last month, I should have been riding high. I’d just spent one of the most…
How to pen authentic stories: 8 proven writing tips November 16, 2025November 29, 2025Denise CullenCraft ‘Write the story that only you can tell.’ I’ve heard editors, writing coaches, and assorted other sources give variations of…
Surprising lessons mulberry pickers have for freelance writers September 18, 2025December 16, 2025Denise CullenBusiness It’s mulberry season again. Seemingly overnight, the spindly, bare-branched skeleton in my backyard has transformed into a lush-leafed tree brimming…
Creators brace for a blistering copyright fight August 7, 2025November 29, 2025Denise CullenBusiness Powerful, well-resourced forces are currently massing against Australian creatives. Think I’m exaggerating? The tech sector, craving ever more data to…
Breakthrough prewriting tips that speed up your storytelling June 5, 2025August 7, 2025Denise CullenCraft Want to finish the first draft sooner? Here are my 5 favourite prewriting strategies from bower birding to brainstorming. When…
How to become a highly divergent thinker March 21, 2025January 15, 2026Denise CullenCreativity Writers can reap rewards by leaning into a style of thinking that generates multiple solutions – sometimes, to problems that…
Lessons in freelance writing from the eye of the storm March 7, 2025September 18, 2025Denise CullenMindset With Cyclone Alfred fast approaching, some of the planning and preparation feels eerily familiar. As I write this, my hometown…