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Official Video for Girl with No Bones
I feel like I have two lives at the moment. Writer by day, musician by night (Grace Pageant). I’m so lucky, a friend of mine made the most amazing stop motion video for my song Girl with No Bones.
If you like it, share it round! Then head to the facebook page www.facebook.com/gracepageant.
I hope you like it!
I’ve recently started working for http://www.thecreativehub.net.nz/ helping manage the social media side of things. The name got me thinking about creativity.
A good friend of mine Libby Huirua once said that ‘spontenaity comes from a prepared base’. But more than that, I’ve been realising lately, that it is structure that provides a base for creativity to flourish, not unbridled freedom and a lack of restrictions.
Found this textile artist who’s post reflects some of my thoughts.
http://blog.lisacall.com/2010/11/structure-leads-to-creativity/
What about you? Do you feel your creativity is stifled by structure, or does it serve you?
It’s funny, my geeky nature loves structure and erm, I’ll admit it, spreadsheets. Ha!
My definition of creativity is the ability to make connections and find solutions to problems. Sounds too simple…but is it? I believe it really is as simple as that. Those things actually sound like geeky, structured, thought out things.
So have we been peddling this myth of flaky artist ways for too long?
What are your thoughts?
Posted in Creativity, Social Media, writing
Tagged blogs, creativity, definition of creativity, genius, imagination, inspiration, non-fiction, thoughts, writing
The Creative Hub – Writing Courses in Auckland
The Creative Hub provides a variety of writing courses, taught by some of New Zealand’s leading writers and teachers of writing. Located on Auckland’s beautiful Princes Wharf, we offer a stunning location in which to have fun and learn new skills. We aspire to the highest standards of excellence, while preserving the sense of fun in exploring your own creativity. Our tutors and workshops leaders include well-known authors Tessa Duder, Paula Morris, Graham Reid, Yvonne Van Dongen, Roger Hall, Sarah Laing, John Cranna and former Penguin publisher Geoff Walker. The Creative Hub was founded in March 2010 and is New Zealand’s first writing centre run entirely by professional authors and editors
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Tagged courses, Fiction, non-fiction, publishing, writers, writing
Recently I have been writing for the Pukekohe publication, Elocal magazine, as their Women’s section feature writer.
You can view some of the articles here, including my latest feature on the fashion of the 1960s.
http://www.elocal.co.nz/View_Article.aspx?Id=546&title=Those_Swinging_Sixties
Posted in Magazine Articles, Non-Fiction, writing
Tagged articles, Fashion, inspiration, non-fiction, photos, writing
This month heralds the inaugural zine festival in Auckland. I have already been to two events, Potroast 7 Launch at the lovely Alphabet City surrounded by typewriters and vintage letter presses, then Hear this Zine, an exhibition of New Zealand music and zine culture. There is something to be said for the DIY aesthetic. It gives people a voice and allows for a variety of perspectives and expressions. I always pop into Sticky Institute when I’m in Melbourne. I hope we can get another zine hub going here soon! I’ve dabbled with poetry zines and made three so far. It’s a great way to showcase my work and I love playing around with different layouts. Anyone want to do a zine swap? I’m looking forward to the 24-hour zine challenge coming up. The photos here are from the potroast launch.
Posted in Self-publishing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Alphabet City, chapbook, craft, creativity, events, pics, Poetry, Self-publishing, writing, zines
Here are a few sneaky pics from the exhibition coming up – vintage New Zealand photos and poems. The chapbook featuring the photos will be available on the night.
Are you Feeling Nostalgic? Wednesday 27th July, 6.30pm – Opening
Library Bar, 1 Pakenham Street, Auckland
Followed by Live at Library Bar, an open stage night, hosted by Printable Reality at 7.30pm.
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New Zealand poetry day is almost upon us. Traditionally this has been a celebration of poetry written by and for New Zealanders. I would like to take a slightly different tack with a blog this time round.
I am looking for poets from other countries to submit poems about NZ or mentioning NZ. I want to do this with a view to opening up discussion about how New Zealand features in poetry.
If you fit into this category and you would like to submit a poem, please email me the poem and a very brief bio to anna dot bestlight at gmail.com
I look forward to your submissions.
Welcome to my place. Make a cup of coffee and have a look around.
A bit about me:
I am an author, an editor, a technology lover and a poet. Teacher-trained, I specialise in writing educational resources for primary teachers, with a bit of consulting thrown into the mix.
Currently I am working on a fourth chapbook of poetry for an anthology and a young adults trilogy, The Storyans.
