Laura Bartnick

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Since 2015, Laura Bartnick has managed Capture Books, which is a boutique publishing and marketing hybrid group for remarkable new authors. She regularly writes book descriptions for any genre her authors write. She coaches them on blogs and performs developmental edits and line editing. Additionally, she writes short blurbs for publicity.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Contemporary Composition from Colorado Christian University. In 1987, her prose piece, written for The Door, a Christian satire and humor magazine was published about a Christian youth leader who died of AIDS. Another piece was published in Shofar magazine. From 1985-1988, Bartnick interviewed musicians and wrote regularly for The Front Window, a local music zine, and occasionally for Inklings Magazine, a Christian literary magazine in the 80s and early 90s.

This author has proven to be a Five-Star Readers’ Favorite Author!

Editorial Book Reviews by Readers' Favorite

"Creativity is the balance between imagination and work. We must act with strategy, keeping a purpose and direction to develop this quality. Laura L Bartnick's narrative style captivated me. What I liked most is that she constantly emphasizes the importance of being positive and seeing things with humor. She also highlights the need to be honest with our performance and accept our mistakes to correct them. Being Creative is ideal for reflecting on our dreams and life, and for gaining the motivation to move forward.

"She guides us to a deeper understanding of how God's blessing can inspire us to tackle challenges. This allows us to use different combinations of ideas and skills to maintain discipline in our faith and not lose sight of great opportunities." —Diana Lopez

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"Laura Bartnick has just written one of the best things I have read about creativity. In fact, BEING CREATIVE is a book that brilliantly showcases God’s centrality in the creative process.

"Using compelling biblical references, BEING CREATIVE shows how an artistic soul is a breath of God, how creativity is a medium in which we encounter God, and how being creative is a means for bringing more life into the world. BEING CREATIVE creates a deep sense of belonging for the reader.

"This is a book that will help any struggling creative person understand the life that flows through their creative process and find their purpose. Filled with powerful insights and spiritual lessons, this book is designed to help readers — creative persons — reconnect with their craft and with themselves, and ultimately with the source of all inspiration.

"Written in a friendly, warm tone, BEING CREATIVE makes the reader feel a deep sense of belonging." — Arya Fomonyuy

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"Author Laura L. Bartnick infuses the narrative with joy and enthusiasm to craft a transformative read that will certainly reshape readers’ understandings of creativity and spirituality. The style is immediately engaging, with a clear voice that is expressive and informative, and a friendly, upbeat tone that encourages openness in thought and exploration as the concepts deepen and diversify.

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"Through her insightful analysis of biblical theology and practical advice, Bartnick illuminates the profound connection between creativity and faith with great control of concepts and building upon different ideas to form the bigger picture. Readers exploring the work will benefit from its great organization and layout, which helps one find core sections to refer to again on one's creative journey. The work provides plenty of practical guidance for nurturing creative endeavors that one can start implementing right away, but it also offers a profound spiritual perspective that stays with the reader. Overall, Being Creative is a highly recommended work for artists of all kinds seeking to infuse more creativity and spirituality into their daily lives." — K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

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"In Being Creative, Laura L Bartnick taps into the essence of creativity through a biblical loupe using scripture and personal experience, starting with Christ's pivotal role in creation and redemption. Bartnick speaks on the interplay between divine inspiration and human expression, stressing the importance of gratitude toward God's gifts and cautioning against idolatry.

"Using thoughtful examples, Bartnick shows us creativity's capacity to convey spiritual truths and address areas of life that feel less transparent, and the generative power of storytelling and artistic collaboration. She brings up authenticity, humility, and the integration of faith into creative practices, while also addressing the difficulties faced by artists and the societal importance of supporting creativity.

"With a multidisciplinary approach that includes literature, theology, and personal reflection, Bartnick encourages readers to embrace creativity as a pathway to deeper understanding and alignment with divine principles." — Asher Syed

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"The thing that impressed me throughout the book, in every context, with every chapter, was the author's desire not only to help others find their central axis from which they could find creative success but also that the LORD God is glorified as their Creator. I was so impressed by this!" — Retired Pastor, Ralph Grosser

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"I found this to be a very illuminating book and highly recommend it to all the creatives out there! Everyone wants a sense of belonging in their lives. It's one of the main reasons people indulge in artistic endeavors to find that sense of connection to the larger world. But where does the creativity that manifests itself in art come from? According to Laura Bartnick, the stories and theories in biblical scriptures relate equally to musicians, artists, filmmakers, crafters, and writers as they do to someone with a career in the ministry." — Pikasho Deka

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Editorial Book Review — by Kat Kennedy, US Review of Books

"In the beginning, God revealed Himself by creating." The premise of this book is simple: humans are created by God in God’s image; therefore, all creativity comes from Him.

"This exploration of the creative life and how it is an extension of the Creator is a fascinating read. Bartnick’s tone is encouraging and joyful. She taps into the fact that the creative life is one that has been given by God and that by acknowledging and accepting the gift, one can indeed enhance creativity.

"Definitively Christian in its ideology, it is nevertheless a work from which anyone can glean valuable information concerning the creative life. It is well-grounded in Christian theology. Bartnick is well-versed in the Bible, and readers will find a wealth of information concerning both the artistic process and scripture within the pages of her book. Christians will especially enjoy reading this interesting take on creativity, but all readers will find interesting aspects of the creative endeavor here. Whether one is a creative person or wishes to understand how creativity is tied to a higher power, there is much to learn from this work. — Kat Kennedy ©2020 All Rights Reserved • The US Review of Books

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"This is a great read for Christians looking to embrace their creativity, but who need to understand how to successfully achieve this role. I have to say I loved this author's passion, and it is this passion that sees others succeeding in writing an inspirational, supportive, and thought-provoking book of their own.

"Within Being Creative, suggestions for creativity are offered including how to portray a message in Christian literature that will inspire but not lecture or scold." — By K.J. Simmill

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The first feather in Bartnick's cap came by way of authoring the devotional, Every Day Bride (1998). Bartnick additionally authored other award winning books (novel, memoir, and a children's series) under pen names. Her work has been published in several blogs, magazines, and journals including The Door, Shofar, and Inklings. She currently writes for fun and to do business for Capture Books authors.