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Oh, HELLO YOU BEAUTIFUL ISSUE OF LOUD COFFEE PRESS! Volume 2, issue 2 is HERE!
Dive on in to the second issue of the year by clicking here or on the cover photo above! This issue is percolating with poetry and art,...

Editors
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Frank Blank's Rules For Taking Your Creative Work Seriously, Dammit!
The stereotype is accurate; we old folks love the Facebook. It's the best way to see how many of my peers I've outlived, and it beats...

Editors
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Seven Novels that Wildly Defy the Three-Act Structure
So here it is - our list of books that defy the three-act structure.

Editors
Apr 7, 20214 min read


Let's Talk Words
I'm talking about words. And this week's blog post is dedicated to them, in their goodness, badness, and all their lettery glory.

Editors
Mar 31, 20213 min read


Mash-Ups, Fusions, and Breaking Out of Creative Boxes
The best news is for us artists - it means we don’t need to be defined or define ourselves as one thing.

Editors
Mar 24, 20213 min read


Can You Force Inspiration? The Universe Says “No”
Is inspiration an active or passive process?

Editors
Mar 10, 20212 min read


The Art of Jazz: Learning to Co-Write with a Partner
Jazz is a prime example of musicians working in a fluid creative partnership, and we see it as the perfect analogy to learning to co-write.

Editors
Mar 3, 20214 min read


6 Movies and TV Shows that are Masterclasses in Writing
I’ve always enjoyed analyzing a good movie with friends over beers, but it wasn’t until Mad Men that I realized the benefit of paying close

Editors
Feb 17, 20213 min read


How to Write so that People Want to Read
Therefore, I present to you a Treasure-Loud Coffee Press mashup of "How to write so that people want to read."

Editors
Feb 3, 20214 min read


LOUD COFFEE PRESS VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 IS HERE!
Welcome to our first anniversary issue! Loud Coffee Press Vol 2, Issue 1 is here!

Editors
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Predictive Storytelling: Using Tarot, Astrology, and Intuitive Aids as Creative Writing Tools
I've often used the suggestive power of astrology, tarot, or the gentle nudge of the universe to guide my creativity.

Editors
Jan 20, 20213 min read


The Art of the Ritual
Rituals can induce a sense of calm in an otherwise busy, overworked, overtaxed day.

Editors
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Writing Advice You Might Not Have Heard Before: a Roundup of Internet Quotes
At Loud Coffee Press, one of our most tightly held beliefs is that writers are lifelong learners.

Editors
Jan 6, 20212 min read


New Book Release: Funny Plastic Flowers by Fred Charles!
Loud Coffee Press is excited to announce our second book, Funny Plastic Flowers, by Fred Charles!

Editors
Jan 4, 20211 min read


Annie Pens a Story: Why Shortcuts Don't Work
Jack didn't think he broke his day by ditching work. His day broke when he detoured from his usual writing spot at Java Jungle to try...

Editors
Dec 9, 20207 min read


Theory of Obscurity: Does Obscurity Create Better Art?
Theory of Obscurity is a documentary by The Residents, a music group and art collective. The Residents, best known for their...

Editors
Dec 2, 20203 min read


The Musical Art of Microtonal Writing
I want to talk about the fact that K.G is a musical exploration in microtones. This was my missing bridge to creativity.

Editors
Nov 25, 20203 min read


Getting Gritty: Finding Creative Success with Passion and Perseverance
When it comes to succeeding in art, I’m learning a critical lesson. That lesson is this: if I want my art to be celebrated anywhere...

Editors
Nov 18, 20203 min read


Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler Unboxing!
We backed the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler a few years ago because we love writing tools! After a long wait, it's finally here.

Editors
Oct 29, 20201 min read


NaNoWriMo: Better Yet, Write that Novel!
I don't remember how I heard about National Novel Writing Month, but I'll never forget my first attempt.

Editors
Oct 28, 20203 min read
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