A place to call our own

Every artist needs a space to call their own.

From time to time here at BloggerDad, I’ve talked a bit about creativity. Whether it be my comics or my fiction writing, I’ve enjoyed the conversations in the comments section and emails with you.

However, this isn’t the ideal forum to talk about creativity or showcase my various work. This site is a primarily a parenting blog and a humor blog and it feels a bit self indulgent to go on about subjects some readers may not be interested in.

So, on Monday, Writer Dad Sean Platt and I are launching a blog devoted to not only our work, but also to the creative process. It’s called Collective Inkwell and it goes live on Monday.

I’ve always been drawn to creative people and learning more about their crafts – whether it be the drawing techniques of my favorite artists, writing advice from quality fiction writers or the way photographers create the perfect shot. And also, how bloggers create quality posts which make you think, laugh, cry or get under your skin.

When I started this site last summer, I didn’t know a whole lot about what goes into making a blog. I’ve since read lots of blogging advice – some of it good, some of it not so good. There are no shortage of sites with this information.

I want to contribute to the blogging landscape in a slightly different way.

I want to talk to creative people about what makes their work tick and what inspires them. I want to learn more about the people behind their blogs and I want to discuss ideas and practical techniques which will make your writing, and your blog better.  We’re also going to talk to people in other arts because inspiration can come from anywhere – why limit your sources to only bloggers?

Sean and I have been working behind the scenes on Collective Inkwell for several months. It’s kept me pretty busy and I thank you all for your patience for my lack of comments on this site and on those that I follow.

As for Blogger Dad, this site isn’t going anywhere. I’ll keep updating with stories about my son, why women make horrible shoppers, juvenile drawings of rejected children’s books, and of course, tales of my woeful attempts at being handy for as long as you care to read them.

I look forward to seeing you Monday here and at our new home, Collective Inkwell.

as always, thank you for reading,

david

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