by R. J. Catlin | Aug 2, 2024 | Art, Career Interests, Inspirational, Life Advice, Writing
Dear friend, Have you ever helped someone solve a problem before? I have. Usually, it involves talking out a plot hole with a writer friend (like Alli Prince, Vella Karman, and Noah Matthews) until a solution appears. Let me tell you, it is such a satisfying feeling....
by R. J. Catlin | Jun 7, 2024 | Career Interests, Inspirational, Writing
Dear friend, Storytelling has always been something I’ve been drawn to. When I was little, it took the form of dress up and pretend in the backyard or basement of my childhood home. I got a little older and it looked like the drawings I made in all of my sketchbooks...
by R. J. Catlin | May 31, 2024 | Career Interests, Inspirational, Life Advice
Dear friend, Right after high school and throughout your twenties is about the time you find yourself worrying about planning for the future. First, it’s deciding on a career path you think you might like. (But what if you end up hating it?) And then it’s applying to...
by R. J. Catlin | May 28, 2024 | Art, Career Interests, Inspirational
Dear friend, Music can be inspiring. It can be comforting. Songs can make us sad and they can make us feel happy. According to this video that talks about the benefits of music, it can even help our memories. One of my favorite things The type of music I listen to...
by R. J. Catlin | May 3, 2024 | Career Interests, Inspirational, Writing
Dear friend, Fiction is frequently a source of inspiration to me (especially considering I’m training to become a professional author.) Writing stories helps you see inspiration in the lives of strangers, in games you play with friends, in the what-ifs of the endings...
by R. J. Catlin | Apr 19, 2024 | Career Interests, Inspirational
Dear friend, I use my hands a lot. They help me draw, write, and play guitar (among other things). I recently discovered that I have hypermobility syndrome. This means I have become fascinated with hands and how they work. I’d love to share with you what I’ve learned....