Curated for Curious Dreamers

The home of Ko-fi Academy and Ko-fi Seedlings Studio, where creators learn to build a Ko-fi shop that feels like home. Here you'll find self-paced workbooks, free starter guides, and done-with-you page builds for artists, writers, and makers who want their creative work to have a place to land. Every resource is designed with neurodivergent minds in mind: clear steps, gentle pacing, and no overwhelm.

Step inside the world of E.V.I.L. Magazine, a fashion and creative lifestyle publication with a wicked streak. The Ko-fi shop holds quarterly digital issues, members-only extras, and ephemera packs from the Houses of Dubois, E.V.I.L., and Zsa Zsa, ready for journaling, collage, and play. Prefer it in print? The E.V.I.L. Magazine coloring and activity books bring the same world onto paper.

Where the art lives. Neuro's Boutique is a home for collectors of journals, digitals, and fairy-themed whimsy, filled with printable journal kits, planners, ephemera, stationery, and coloring pages. Wander through collections like Wings, Woods, and Wildflowers, The Celestial Inkwell, The Library of Moss, and Clockwork Aviary, each one made to spark a little magic in your creative practice.

A Ko-fi shop built for [client name]. [What I built.] [What makes their shop special.]

A Ko-fi shop built for [client name]. [What I built.] [What makes their shop special.]

A Ko-fi shop built for [client name]. [What I built.] [What makes their shop special.]

Explore the fascinating intersection of art and literature within the Ekphrastic Blog series. Here, Linda K. Strahl transforms visual art, cinematic narratives, and even significant political moments into compelling written pieces. Each entry is a journey through interpretation, revealing how external stimuli can ignite profound creative expression and offering readers a unique perspective on the relationship between different artistic mediums. Posts such as "StumbleUpon Ekphrastic: Alice and Wonderland," "StumbleUpon Ekphrastic: Painted Sound," and "Ekphrastic Blog #33" are examples of your work in this category.

Immerse yourself in a thrilling reimagining of a literary classic with the "Sherlock Holmes: A Case of Identity and Zombies" serial. This series, penned by Linda K. Strahl, ingeniously fuses the iconic detective's world with a post-apocalyptic landscape overrun by the undead. Experience a fresh take on mystery, survival, and the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes as he navigates a world forever changed.

Engage with the creative process through the "Writing Challenge" category, where Linda K. Strahl tackles various writing prompts and exercises. This section provides a candid look into the challenges and triumphs of a writer, showcasing personal reflections on prompts from sources like Bonni Goldberg's "Room to Write." Discover how these challenges foster unique perspectives, from exploring personal shields in writing to reimagining classic narratives like Twilight with a distinct twist. This category highlights the continuous effort and ingenuity involved in honing the craft of writing.

Publication: Jet Fuel Review Issue: Fall 2017
Description: Jet Fuel Review is the literary journal of Lewis University, publishing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

The Fall 2017 issue features two poems by Linda Strahl.

1. (Murderous Mermaid) This poem explores themes of beauty, distance, and the harsh realities at the edge of the sea. It delves into the transformation of unbeautiful corpses learning to be human, suggesting a commentary on societal perceptions and the struggle for identity.

1. (Cancer isn’t the problem)This poem presents a raw and introspective look at illness, perception, and the passage of time. It challenges conventional notions of praise and compliments, highlighting a sense of disillusionment and a search for genuine understanding amidst personal struggle.

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The home base for every shop on this page. Ko-fi lets creators sell digital products, offer commissions, and receive support without the fees and complexity of a full storefront. It's where my creative business began, and the platform I now help other creators build on.

The newsletter platform behind the Fairy Ring and this very page. Beehiiv makes it simple to write, send, and grow an email list, with a website builder that lets everything live together in one enchanted corner of the internet.

An AI design studio I use for creating artwork, ephemera, and visual assets for my shops. It helps turn ideas into finished pieces quickly, so more time goes into the creative work and less into the busywork.

These are the little things that help me stay creative, organized, comfortable, and actually get things done. From sticky notes and journaling supplies to creator tools and everyday comfort items, this list is made up of things I genuinely use or reach for while writing, crafting, planning, filming, and running my creative business. Neurodivergent-friendly, creator-tested, and chosen because they make my day a little easier.

If you have as many paint brushes as I do, you might need a brush organizer. This collection gathers my favorite Meeden pieces: oil, watercolor, and acrylic brush sets, palette knife sets, a wooden brush block, a tiered brush rack, and a wooden drawer cabinet to keep it all tucked away. Everything a painter needs to keep their tools organized, protected, and ready to use.

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A free step-by-step checklist for creators setting up their first Ko-fi page. It walks through every piece, from profile to first product, so nothing gets missed on launch day.

A guide to every free tool, template, and workbook I offer, all in one place. Start here to find exactly what fits where you are in your creative journey.

A quick, honest look at the most common mistakes I see on Ko-fi pages, and the simple fixes that make a shop easier to find, trust, and buy from.

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[What the piece is.] [The story behind it or who it was made for.]

[What the piece is.] [The story behind it or who it was made for.]

A morning email series for creators who want gentle, steady progress. Each issue brings a small step, a bit of encouragement, and a touch of whimsy to start the day.

Every past issue of the Fairy Ring, gathered in one place for anyone who wants to start from the beginning or revisit a favorite.