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Author Archives: Tom Monahan

19 Creative Survival Tips

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Tom Monahan

How do you break out of a creative rut? Here are 19 tips. More

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Overcome Creativity’s Greatest Foes: Fear, Time, Mistakes

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Tom Monahan

Our creative pro delves into HOW readers’ biggest creative obstacles and offers advice and insights to help you conquer each and every one of them. More

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