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Essays
Miscellaneous essays, focused largely on our creative natures.
An Essay on the Importance of Voice and the Dangers of Style
You need to find your voice, no matter what else you look for, when you sit down to write. You have to beware of style. And you have to accept the uncomfortable moments in life.
From: drmccarthy
You can't hide, Vivian: A Rumination
What fuels our creative instinct? The legacy of photographer Vivian Maier gives us insight into why we should create and what legacy we will leave behind.
From: drmccarthy
Let the Child Lead the Way
What can a child who grows up without hearing tell their parent? When I look back at my childhood, I wish I'd been able to tell my mother that her instincts were right, that you had to b...
From: drmccarthy
An Acceptance of Failed Desire: A Short Essay on Writing
The failure an artist experiences is to themself, when they let desire stand in the way of the work. A recent flurry of activity on my blog leads me to reflect on accepting this failure.
From: drmccarthy
