Rekindling the Creative Spark

What sparks your creativity?

What makes you excited to sit down and do the work—whether it’s writing, creating, or even letting your brain relax for a bit to dream?

What’s bringing you joy and light in 2026?

These are the questions I’m diving into with a brand new, somewhat terrifying adventure I’m starting in 2026. I’m excited to announce that in December, I signed a lease on a little artist studio located in the heart of Houston. That’s right, I’m taking my art into a new place—literally. And guess what? You’re coming with me, lovelies.

For a long time, I’ve struggled to feel excited about creating art. Writing—sure, it’s always there for me, and I think I’ll always be someone who writes regularly. But lately, I’ve struggled to find time for creative inspiration. Visiting museums. Playing around with new mediums. Trying new things. Experimenting. Collaborating. Reading books for creatives. Visiting bookstores. Talking to other writers and creatives. These are all what I call “creative inputs”.

You can do the work by sitting down and putting your nose to the grindstone, and that will work, but after a while, you may find your nose has fallen off. Ouch. A faster, and much more fun way, is through creative inputs.

Creative inputs help you find the spark in your work—whatever it may be. I often find that the people who attend my workshops in person tell me some variation on: “I needed this. I was stagnant with my creative process, and now I feel like I’ve found my spark again.” Most of us work day jobs that suck the light out of us.

Finding that spark is the topic of my new in-person creative workshop, happening January 10th at my new art studio: