Are You More of a Host, Artisan, or Entertainer?
Have you ever seen homes lit up at night and wondered what the lights in the windows say about the people inside? Just me? OK…
Tag: Creative Practice
Using a Mini-Zine Brainstorm To Explore a Play Prompt
Playing with prompts is a favourite part of our Haven Kota gatherings. A simple phrase like “well worn,” “the money changed everything,” or “I closed…
Insights From Halloween Characters (Journal Prompt)
Because it’s that time of year, this week’s Journal Circle prompt is Halloween-themed. We spent a few minutes imagining how Halloween characters would engage with…
Who Have You Noticed This Week? (Journal Prompt)
Who have you noticed this week? Maybe it was someone you already knew, or perhaps it was someone you had not previously heard of. We…
The Week’s Landscape (Journal Prompt)
Sometimes a week can feel like a journey through varied terrains—some smooth, others challenging or uncertain. Imagining the past seven days as a landscape invites…
Digital Ink Blots (Journal Prompt)
In our Journal Circle this week, we used three digital ink blots as prompts for our five minute exploration. It’s a fun thing to do…
Blind-Contour Self-Portrait (Journal Prompt)
Blind contour drawing is an exercise in which you draw the lines of a subject without looking at the paper. You keep your attention on…
A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)
The hero's journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.
What About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?
I often think about the other characters in stories. The ones who aren’t the key players, heroes, or villains. In fact, I am sometimes so…