unbridled creativity
is an express lane
for joy and connection
I challenge you to make something ugly.
Did that make your heart race? 'Pits sweat? Butthole clench?
Of course it did. You've spent your life (probably in response to some f'd up childhood trauma) in pursuit of perfection.
So many creatives do.
Why make Ugly Art?
Here's the truth: your perfectionism is fucking with your creativity. Sure, it's keeping you from hearing criticism and feeling embarrassed. But it's also holding you back from creating your best work—art that is unapologetic and unafraid.
I want your messiest doodle, your weirdest sentence, your most unhinged, nonsensical construct!
In unleashing the wily, squiggly idea worms from the recesses of our brains, we get to know ourselves intimately; we give ourselves space to be human. Making ugly things gives our art permission to be bad—and in time, to get better.
The world deserves to see that art, my dude.
Let me help you set it free.
"I am not okay making ugly art, ugly writing, or ugly anything, but Lore made it safe to explore the imperfect part of myself and my creativity. Through their workshop, I discovered joy in the ugly. It was actually fun? My clients felt the same way. We were all engaged, challenged, and connected. I think we'll be able to write more courageously and freely because Lore guided us into the world of ugly art."
Dani Abernathy, Rooted Writers Mentorship
"Lore has such wonderful and positive energy. It's clear their practice has helped them grow, and I'm incredibly grateful to learn this practice."
"I loved the sense of both joy and reassurance the facilitator showed, they are wonderful and it was a pleasure to experience this."
"Loved this fieldtrip! I've really been struggling with perfectionism lately and never thought to think about when that feeling started in my life."
CreativeMornings,
Field Trip attendees
Listen
The Ugly Podcast
I'm joined by creatives from all over the world to discuss how we navigate the mental minefield of creativity—perfectionism, impostor syndrome, you name it! Listen in while you create and feel a little less alone.
Learn
The Ugly Art Workshop
Get unstuck in my signature workshop where we break down the mental barriers our perfectionism and inner critics have built by making intentionally ugly art in a safe, encouraging space.
Go deeper
Individual Coaching
Continue your pursuit of creative curiosity with a little extra help from moi. We'll delve into your goals, your fears, your limitations, and we'll work together to welcome you into a more expansive creative headspace.
Editing Services
While I've worked hard to better manage my perfectionism creatively, it has served me well in providing high-quality, thorough editing to authors and publishers nationwide and beyond.
No matter where you are in your writing journey, use the link below to send me details about your manuscript, and I can help you take it to the next level.
Line Editing
Line-by-line examination of the language in your story. I carefully read through your book and get to know your voice to then offer suggestions to improve the impact of your words in a way that goes beyond grammar and spelling.
Prices starting at $.04/word.
Copyediting
Mechanical editing for spelling, grammar, syntax, consistency, and style choices. I study your words in painstaking detail to offer edits that strengthen your manuscript and connect your story to your readers.
Prices starting at $.03/word.
Proofreading
Careful final readthrough to catch stray typographical and spelling errors, formatting snafus, and glaring grammar blunders. This service is only for publishers or self-publishing authors who have already had their books copyedited and formatted.
Prices starting at $.015/word.
"I so appreciate Lore’s thoroughness, attention to consistency, and the clear explanations. Lore followed standard style guidelines oh so well, and there were some good line edit catches too in a job that was focused on copyediting."
Lake Drive Books
"Lore’s clear and proactive communication, enthusiasm for my project, and insightful edits all helped me relax through the process. I knew my manuscript was in good hands!"