Media Spotlight: Creativity Portal in Pixel and Print

Reviews, Accolades, Book Sightings

Occasionally someone somewhere with the power of the almighty pen, pixel, or publication stumbles upon the Creativity Portal and finds great delight in all they see. This page highlights those noteworthy times when the spotlight is on our creativity-inspiring Web site.

Creativity Portal In Print

Writer's Digest Magazine
A Best Web Site for Writers
Named a Writer's Digest Best Web site for writers since 2002, Creativity Portal has been featured in the magazine's annual "101 Best Web Sites" issue and is listed in their online writer's directory.

The English Journal
Recommended Teaching Resource
Creativity Portal was favorably reviewed as an online "Tool for Teaching" in the January 2007 issue of the English Journal, published by the National Council of Teachers of English at Colorado State University.

The Leonardo Trait
Recommended Online Creativity Resource
Author Angie Dixon features the Creativity Portal as a recommended online resource in her 2006 book The Leonardo Trait.

Web-Based Learning Textbook
Online Portal Example
Creativity Portal was a featured example in a textbook by Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers and Karen L. Rasmussen titled, Web-Based Learning: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation (Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006).

Imagine Magazine
Published Interview Excerpt
An interview with Creativity Portal's founder and publisher, Chris Dunmire, was highlighted in a Fall 2004 article by Kelle Walsh titled, "Everyone is Creative: How to nourish and flourish your own creative style."

Creativity Portal on the Web

Art of the Song Creativity Radio
Promotional Partner
Creativity Portal is a partner with John & Viv's syndicated Art of the Song Creativity Radio program, and hosts published "Creativity Corner" segments.

Kim Komando Kool Site
Kool Site of the Day December 21, 2005
An exciting stampede of visitors came our way when Kim Komando, a syndicated radio show host for one of the Top 10 Programs in the US, featured the Creativity Portal as her “Kool” site of the day.

An excerpt from Kim's review:
... I'm sure many of you like to make ornaments, too. So stop by Creativity Portal. You'll find some great ideas for this year's ornament. There are also gift tags for those of you still wrapping presents.

Don't forget to read the articles. There are articles on creativity and the season that are quite uplifting. And if you're still working on gifts, you'll find ideas for those as well!

Blogger's Buzz
Buzzed Site, September 7, 2005
Creativity Portal's Writing Prompts and Imagination Prompt Generator were featured in Blogger's Buzz:

"Blogger's Block?
Check out these Writing and Blog Prompts, Topic Generators, and Photo Inspiration: "Need an idea or a writing prompt or two to get you going? Try out these resources and generators featuring free writing prompts, photo inspiration, daily writing exercises, journal and blogging prompts, visual art prompts, and other imagination prompts." The Next Prompt Button is kinda neat too."

Good Housekeeping
Site of the Day October 15, 2003
"The Creativity Portal promotes the exploration and expression of personal creativity through free learning, arts, crafts, writing, and other creative activities." As you can tell from the description, this portal will direct you to just about any 'creative' area, with multiple links to support the different 'creative' bents. For you adults who might think a creative portal has no resource for you, the 'Be Creative Adults' section will provide a "safe [place] for you to let go and explore your creativity." You'll find "how-to resources, original and submitted articles, downloadable projects and printables, fun and humor, and motivation to Be Creative!" Who knows, you just might be a modern-day Michelangelo or Shakespeare and not know it yet, so click on and "treat yourself to some creativity today!"

eMetaphor.com (Site is no longer online)
Featured resource, July 2004
"The eMetaphor team was especially impressed with the uniqueness of Creativity Portal, and highly recommend it to those with creative interests. You'll find a various assortment of topics, resources, and activities that will have you inspired and motivated to create and enjoy artistic expression. You'll definitely want to keep this one bookmarked!"

What Visitors Say about Creativity Portal:

"Thanks again for all you provide to the online creative community. You are a real champion of the creative process in all its many forms and I am very grateful for your work and your presence in the world!" — Chris Zydel, MA, Creative Juices Arts

"I'm very honored to be a part of Creativity Portal." — Lisa Collazo, LSCW, Writer's Coach

"I love your site and your newsletter... Always something fun and inspiring." — Angela Hook, Author of Let the Wire Inspire

"I love being part of the Portal — it's one of the most comprehensive, appealing and creative friendly sites out there. It satisfies my frequent need for a creative fix of information and inspiration. Thanks Chris!!" — Jill Badonsky, Author of The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard)

"Creativity Portal is wonderful! Go there and play!"
— Joy Sikorski, Best-Selling Author of "How to Draw a Radish"

"Your site is an inspiration and a labour of love; it's well-tended, cared for, and deserves to be widely read. I look forward to using it more and more." — Christine Stefanitsis, a founding member of Little Chick Press

"Let me really complement you on your site. It is wonderful. Very rich. Nicely designed. Great work!!!" — Rick Benzel, Founder, Creativity Coaching Association

"I just love it that Chris created the site as a personal journey and it turned into something so valuable for so many people that she does not even know. It is the equivalent of leaving free books or magazines around the world for people to pick up and peruse." — Deanna Fitzpatrick, Member of the Editorial Board of Rug Hooking magazine

"I have been clicking onto Creativity Portal almost daily for the past couple of months for daily doses of inspiration! Creativity Portal is a place to find creative jumpstarts, ideas for artful designs and online muses!" — Violette, Contemporary Folk Artist

“I just got to say....this is the best newsletter I get. Thanks very much for such a good job of creating it.” — Marie

"Thank you so much for acknowledging my subscription to your newsletter. You have so many wonderful features and I really enjoy surfing your website. I'm specially interested in journal writing and creativity. Actually everything about your website is truly interesting and helpful." — Mench

"This is a great web site. I belong to a small writing group that meets once a month. Sometimes I have "writers block" choosing a topic. This web site is fantastic to get my creative juices flowing. Thanks for making this available to us." — e-mail

"Your web site is incredible! Thank you for ALL the effort that you put into it. I'm sure that a lot of people benefit from such a valuable resource tool!" — e-mail

"Great site. I love the material and it is very helpful." — e-mail