A donor has given our non profit $1,000,000 to build a new hospice house building (1/3 the cost of the project). We want to honor him with something different than the usual plaque. Or at least with a plaque that is unique. Something with a key might be appropriate, but would probably be boring. We have to make a presentation to him during an event in a couple of weeks. Anyone have any creative ideas to honor this generous man?
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for book recommendations that deal with (fully or partially) methods writers use to find interesting, fresh subjects and ideas for stories. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 5 answers

I need to recultivate my artsy hobbies, most specifically my writing and drawing. The problem is that I can't seem to initiate anything - I have no new ideas, nothing to work on. I'd also like to grow as a writer, but I'm my own worst critic and stop before I start (fear of failure and whatnot) - I'd like to hone my skills but I'm petrified of, well, sucking. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 22 answers

Can meditation help me become a better writer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 13 answers

help me shake my writer's block! [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 17 answers

Off-My-Ass-Filter: Finding inspiration — not motivation — for writing. [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2006 - 21 answers

In the market for a new paper notebook (one for everything). Help me find what I'm looking for. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Creativity question: How do you expand a premise into a story? More inside....
posted on Apr 29, 2004 - 10 answers

Question for all you writers out there: how do you keep from getting distracted? What's your technique to get into the zone, focus, and let the verbiage just flow? Any and all help would be appreciated.
posted on Jan 26, 2004 - 30 answers