AFABW Interview with 2x Grammy-Winning Record Producer, Robin Hogarth
Robin Hogarth has been the Director of the St. Hill International Arts Festival in England since 1997, and the Executive Producer of the South African Arts Festival, in Johannesburg, since 2000. The purpose of these arts festivals is to help rehabilitate art ability, and to help forward the dream of a brighter future through the [...]
AFABW Interview With Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter, David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz’s multi-platinum selling songs, recordings and concert performances have delighted and inspired millions all over the world. He has written hit songs for the likes of Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Kenny Rogers, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi and scores of others. David was interviewed, via telephone, from his home in Clearwater, Florida on Feb. [...]
“Poetry’s Future: The Medicine of Choice?” by Tracy Lynn Repchuk
It seems in a day and age of technology, data streams and portable entertainment, it is no wonder how the quiet, speculative words of poetry fail to penetrate the public and awaken the passion within.
In a society where war, violence, crime, hate, insanity, and aberrations consume the airwaves, it is a miracle that we ever [...]
“Your Art and Your Day Job” by Harriet Schock
It’s almost a joke line, “Don’t give up your day job.” It usually means “Whatever you’re trying to do, you’re not good enough at it to make a living, so don’t give up your day job.” First of all, Charles Bukowski kept his day job at the post office even after he [...]
“Writing As An Art” by Liz Bailey
Don’t believe anyone who tells you that only “literary” writing is an art form.
There is a viewpoint out there that seeks to make less of anyone who writes “popular” or “genre” fiction by a general consensus that writing for entertainment is less worthy or artistic than writing on an intellectual level. It seems [...]
“Why Vocal Technique?” by Jeannie Deva
[The following is an excerpt from “The Contemporary Vocalist” Volume One by Jeannie Deva.]
Can you sing the way you want and not hurt yourself? Is it possible to understand what you’re doing technically and still sing emotionally? Can vocal training help you expand your creativity?
My approach to vocal technique is motivated by a firm [...]
“Tips For More Creative Photography” by David McCullough
There is an old saying that there are three levels of comedians.
The first level is being able to tell a joke that makes someone laugh.
The second level is being able to tell jokes that make a group of people laugh.
The third level is being able to get a group of people to pay you to [...]
“The Art and Craft Of Professional Screenwriting” by David Bartlett
So you want to write a screenplay? Why you should, and why you shouldn’t give up.
Hello, and welcome to the first installment of The Art and Craft of Professional Screenwriting. In this series we will be breaking down every aspect of the art and craft of the professional screenwriter. All the critical [...]
“How To Use Radio To Boost Your Online Sales” by Bryan Farrish
With indie distribution now firmly established on the web, we’ll now cover how to use radio to make online CD sales happen. We will focus on album CD sales that are purchased through CD Baby, the largest online CD sales site devoted to indie releases; and we’ll focus on commercial radio, which [...]
“How to Throw an ART DAY Party” by Becky Mate
Is there chocolate involved? Of course! Then I’m in.
International Art Day, a day dedicated to the appreciation of the arts, art collectors, arts organizations, arts supporters and artists of all disciplines, was founded by Artists for a Better World member Becky Mate in 1998. It is a holiday, like Valentine’s Day or Arbor [...]
