Creativity That Leads to Action
I don't write books about creativity.
I write books that help people create.
There's a difference.
Too many creativity books tell you why creativity matters. I want to show you what to do next. That's why every book is built around practical ideas. Simple frameworks. Quick wins. Small actions that build into something bigger.
Because creativity isn't magic.
It's momentum.
Whether you're an educator, designer, leader, entrepreneur, or someone who simply wants to make more things, my goal is the same. Help you get unstuck. Help you think differently. Help you start.
You don't need more inspiration.
You need a place to begin.
That's why you'll find journals, prompts, challenges, visual thinking strategies, and creative exercises throughout my books. They're designed to get ideas out of your head and into the world. Not someday. Today.
I believe everyone is creative.
Not because everyone paints or writes or designs.
Because everyone solves problems. Tells stories. Builds relationships. Makes things better. Creativity shows up in a thousand different ways.
My hope is simple.
That one idea becomes two.
A sketch becomes a project.
A project becomes a habit.
And a habit becomes a life filled with creating.
If one of my books helps you take that first step, then it's done exactly what it was meant to do.
One prompt. Five minutes. Endless possibilities.
Creativity isn't a talent. It's a habit.
180 Days of Creativity is a practical collection of 180 quick, engaging prompts designed for students, educators, families, teams, and anyone looking to think more creatively. Most activities take just 5 minutes and require little to no preparation.
Each week follows a simple rhythm:
Monday: Make Something
Tuesday: Think Sideways
Wednesday: Word Play
Thursday: Team Sparks
Friday: Reflect + Reimagine
Every two weeks, you'll also find Creative Field Excursions that encourage you to step into your community and discover inspiration in everyday places like libraries, parks, museums, makerspaces, local businesses, and more.
Whether you're building a classroom culture of creativity, strengthening your own creative habits, or looking for fresh ideas to share with others, 180 Days of Creativity makes creativity simple, accessible, and fun.
Create something. Think differently. Repeat tomorrow.
What Others Are Saying:
"... this book is fun and highly interactive. It’s packed with practical activities that spark creativity. There are excursions that get you exploring creativity and curiosity in your world. It’s the perfect way to build memories together as a family! It’s a great book to spark ideas for teachers looking for low tech ways to build creativity in their students. It’s also the perfect way to rediscover the joy of creativity as an adult and to ditch the perfectionist myth that creativity is for the “experts.”"
- Dr. John Spencer , author of Launch, Empowered at a Distance, Empower, The Depth Advantage, Vintage Innovation, The A.I. Roadmap, The Creative Momentum Guided Journal, and more.
Sermon Sketchnotes: A Collection of Sketchnotes from Pulpit to Pen is a collection of 3 years worth of sermon sketchnotes from Clayton Christian Church, Clayton, IN plus more created in real time as an act of listening and reflection. Blending handwritten words, simple drawings, and visual connections, these pages capture ideas in motion—before they fade, before they’re forgotten.
This book celebrates imperfection, presence, and the power of paying attention. It invites readers into a visual practice that transforms listening into participation and reflection into rhythm. More than a book to read, Pulpit to Pen is a book to return to—one that reminds us that faith grows when we slow down enough to notice.
Sermon Sketchnotes is a yearlong practice of listening made visible.
Each sketchnote in this book was created during a sermon—not as an illustration, but as a response. Using simple words, shapes, and images, these pages capture moments of meaning as they unfolded, translating spoken messages into personal reflection. Together, they tell the story of a year spent paying attention—one sermon, one page, one imperfect line at a time. This book invites readers to slow down, notice deeply, and consider how faith is formed when we engage with both heart and hands.
Each separate page is a full-color sketchnote of the main points of one sermon from 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Ever felt stuck in a creative rut? Ever had a dream of getting started with a creative endeavor but you just can't make the habit stick? The challenge might not be one of habit-forming or inspiration but actually creative momentum. While habits focus on consistency, momentum focuses on consistent improvement. In this guided journal, you'll take forty days to build your creative momentum. Each day consists of challenges to spark your creative thinking and questions to help guide reflection.