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Literature, Fine Arts, Creative Education and The Power of Stories We Use To Define Us.

Cultivating Creativity in Arts

This is the Official Blog of Juan Carlos Reyes; A place for thoughtfully created storytelling and creatively reflective thinking about both fine arts and literature. Articles are posted here on Fiction, The Process of Writing, Inspiration From Art, Cultural Studies About Literature, Teaching And Creating Works Of Published Fiction. If you are either a young writer looking for tips in your craft as well as an avid reader seeking out new authors and reading material, a fine artist, teacher or educator interested in how to foster creativity in your students and/or yourself, then this site will provide you with useful insight into the imaginative process as well as the practical ways to create and improve upon your work.

 

Why Storytelling Matters: How Creative Writing Helps Us Understand Ourselves and the World

What is the long-lasting influence of storytelling on our imagination? How does a story create an environment that fosters both learning and connection with others? Juan Carlos Reyes shares his perspective on what influences us to be creative through the power of storytelling; how we use the art form as an outlet for expressing who we are; and how it preserves cultural identity in addition to inspiring both understanding of ourselves and the people and events that make up our communities.