Guest Author 4/15/26 Guest Author 4/15/26

From Botticelli to Dali: How Astrology Shaped the Art World's Greatest Minds

Zodiac specialist Sajib explores how the astrological beliefs of great artists like Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, and Salvador Dalí shaped their masterpieces.

Guest Author 4/13/26 Guest Author 4/13/26

Indie Author Brendan Onfrichuk on Pulp Sci-Fi, Character Tropes, and Arkolny Armageddon

Sci-fi author Brendan Onfrichuk discusses his love for classic pulp adventures and why he rejects modern tropes to write aspirational, flaw-free heroes.

Guest Author 4/10/26 Guest Author 4/10/26

Psychedelic Illustrator Magsta on Perfectionism and Geometric Art

Edinburgh-based psychedelic illustrator Magsta discusses her piece "Judgment Day," overcoming an essential tremor, and breaking the cycle of creative self-judgment.

Guest Author 4/8/26 Guest Author 4/8/26

Kids, Lockdowns, and Caffeine: How We Built a Small-Batch Coffee Syrup Brand

Brandon, co-owner of Lone Goose Bakery, shares how the chaos of the 2020 lockdowns and a growing family led to the creation of a thriving small-batch coffee syrup brand.

Guest Author 4/6/26 Guest Author 4/6/26

Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Mariano / TRADITIONAL TATTOOS, Berlin

Berlin-based tattoo artist Mariano discusses his journey into American traditional tattoos, his punk rock roots, and the timeless aesthetic of bold line work.

Guest Author 4/3/26 Guest Author 4/3/26

Choosing Monitors as an Artist: What Your Eyes Need

World in Focus breaks down the pros and cons of IPS vs VA vs OLED panels to help you find the best monitor for digital art, graphic design, and eye health.

Guest Author 4/1/26 Guest Author 4/1/26

Trusting the Wrong People: My Top 3 Mistakes as an Indie Author

Fantasy author Danielle Orsino shares the top three mistakes she made navigating traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, including PR nightmares and trusting the wrong people.

Guest Author 3/30/26 Guest Author 3/30/26

The Invisible Design Decisions That Make You Reach for That Outfit

The team behind Willow and Thread explores the invisible design decisions—from proportion to visual balance—that make your favorite garments feel effortless.

Guest Author 3/27/26 Guest Author 3/27/26

The Writer’s Guide to Self-Publishing: Why Hitting "Publish" is Only 10% of the Job

Explore the hidden realities of indie publishing. Learn why the 10% of writing matters more than the 90% of marketing, and why "free" isn't always the best book promotion strategy.

Mike (founder) 3/26/26 Mike (founder) 3/26/26

Where Indie Filmmakers Actually Find Their Music (And Why It's Not as Simple as Googling "Free Songs")

A practical guide to production music, royalty-free licensing, and original film scoring for independent filmmakers, from libraries to live composers.

Mike (founder) 3/26/26 Mike (founder) 3/26/26

The Creative Life Isn't Just for Artists

You don't have to be a professional artist to live creatively. If you save inspiration, rearrange rooms, or just notice when something looks right, you already are. Here's your permission slip.

Guest Author 3/25/26 Guest Author 3/25/26

Resurrecting a 13th-Century Legend: Shooting a Short Film on the Isle of Wight

Director Majid Khan and writer Sorcha Verey share the indie filmmaking hustle behind Isabella De Fortibus, a period drama short film shot on the Isle of Wight.

Guest Author 3/23/26 Guest Author 3/23/26

Beyond the White Walls: How We’re Using Creativity to Reclaim Childhood for Sick Children

15-year-old founder and author Ayona Jaswal shares how her youth-led organization, The Kindness and Smile Zone, uses art and storytelling to help sick children reclaim their identities.

Guest Author 3/21/26 Guest Author 3/21/26

Top 10 Gateway Horror Films for Kids

Want to introduce your kids to the horror genre? Michael Field from the Forgotten Cinema podcast shares his top 10 gateway horror films for children.

Mike (founder) 3/20/26 Mike (founder) 3/20/26

Call for Entries: The 2026 In Focus Creative Youth Contest

Canadian youth-led non-profit World in Focus announces their 2026 Creative Art Contest. Open internationally to youth ages 10-18 for writing and visual arts. Enter by April 4th, 2026.

Guest Author 3/20/26 Guest Author 3/20/26

forms for formlessness | the art of omıdynamıcs°

Earth-based creator and visual artist omidynamics discusses exploring consciousness, and the dynamics of reality through introspective fractal art and symbolism.

Guest Author 3/18/26 Guest Author 3/18/26

Where Shadows Are the Darkest: Mud, Blood, and the Haunted Reconstruction South

Author Clay Boone discusses how he blends the brutal reality of the post-Civil War South with Ozarks folklore and dark fantasy in his novel Where Shadows Are the Darkest.

Mike (founder) 3/16/26 Mike (founder) 3/16/26

The Supreme Court Just Ruled That AI Can't Own Its Art. Good.

When the Supreme Court refused to hear Thaler v. Perlmutter in 2026, it settled something creatives needed to hear: AI can't own what it makes. Here's what happened, why one scientist spent years trying to copyright a machine's painting, and what the ruling actually means for artists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers going forward.

Guest Author 3/16/26 Guest Author 3/16/26

From Graphic Design to Fine Line Ink: Meet Ella Baer, the Tattoo Artist Bringing Psychedelic Precision to DFW

Dallas-Fort Worth tattoo artist Ella Baer shares her journey from corporate graphic design to creating fine line, psychedelic ink in a private studio.

Guest Author 3/14/26 Guest Author 3/14/26

Failing Forward: The Painful Lessons of My First Self-Published Novel

Jamaican fantasy author Christopher Valentine shares the harsh but necessary lessons he learned from self-publishing his first novel, Damara the Valiant, and how Stan Lee's creative philosophy shaped his writing.