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Molly W. Joss
Molly Joss is a freelance writer, book author and trainer with decades of experience writing about the graphic arts. She is a regular contributor to many desktop publishing, printing industry, computer magazines and Web sites. Joss is also the author of several computer publishing and business books including "How to Do Everything with Photoshop Elements" and "Getting and Keeping the Printing Staff You Deserve."
Are UV Inks Right for Your Print Jobs?
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on July 5, 2007
UV inks have real benefits, from faster turnaround times to fewer nasty emissions. But before you jump on the UV boat, read this article.
Photoshop How-To: Paths to Enlightenment
How-Tos: Written by Molly W. Joss Alicia Buelow on November 30, 2005
Illustration expert Alicia Buelow reveals her techniques. See how she combines vintage line drawings, photos, clip art, type, and more using time-saving tricks.
Combine Photographs and 3D Objects in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Molly W. Joss Corn van Dooren on November 16, 2005
Let a Photoshop pro walk you through his creation of a real project -- a book cover that joins 2D and 3D elements using often-overlooked Photoshop tools
Learn Photomontage from a Pro
How-Tos: Written by Steve Caplin Molly W. Joss on August 29, 2005
Illustrator Steve Caplin shows you how to go from a plain picture to a dramatic photomontage using nothing but a couple of images and Adobe Photoshop.
Creative Fuel: Choose the Right SPF to Prevent Burn(out)
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on June 30, 2005
Burns aren't restricted to the beach. Even if you enjoy your job, you can suffer from burnout. Here's how to prevent it or, if you're already in trouble, identify the symptoms and whip up remedies tailored to your needs.
Creative Fuel: Appreciate the View
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on June 9, 2005
Fire hydrants, taxicabs, a national book expo, and Central Park give Molly Joss a new outlook. What would open your eyes?
Creative Fuel: Weaving a Self-Promotion Web
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on May 26, 2005
Are you thinking about making a Web site to promote your business? Or are you dissatisfied with the site you already have? Molly Joss passes on some hard-earned wisdom on day 4 of Creatievpro.com's Self-Promotion Week.
Creative Fuel: Design Your Own Postage Stamps
How-Tos: Written by Molly W. Joss on May 12, 2005
Whether it's for work or play, your correspondence can get a boost from personalized postage. Molly Joss tells you how to make your own -- legally, easily, and for not too much money.
Creative Fuel: The Book Geek in Me
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on April 21, 2005
MMMmmmm, design books. The carefully chosen color palettes, the inspiring imagery, the sensual feel of the heavy paper stock. Molly Joss waxes rhapsodic and invites you to share your bibliocentric desires.
Creative Fuel: Tips for Stimulating Creativity
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on April 7, 2005
A nasty virus came with a silver lining -- it gave Molly Joss the down time she needed to discover her inner Jackson Pollack and to create a plan for conjuring creativity anytime.
Creative Fuel: Photos That Bite Back
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on March 24, 2005
Work is work, fun is fun, and never the twain shall meet. Wrong! Molly Joss explains why creative professionals should play and not feel a speck of guilt.
Creative Fuel: Death of a Hero
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on March 10, 2005
We take the user interfaces of today's platforms and software programs for granted, forgetting that computing used to be an entirely different experience. Molly Joss mourns the passing of a man who helped usher in the modern era.
Creative Fuel: Believe in Your Unique Value Proposition
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on February 24, 2005
Oral history and difficult design clients don't have much in common at first glance. Yet for Molly Joss, these two have paired up as unlikely teachers. The lesson: Don't underestimate your own value.
Creative Fuel: If I Ran the World...
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on February 10, 2005
A common experience and a little disappointment give Molly Joss creative inspiration. A trip to the post office searching for the perfect (and ultimately unattainable) stamp for her Valentine's Day cards gets her to thinking about what changes she'd made if she were Postmaster General.
Creative Fuel: The Proper Care and Feeding of the Inner Artist
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on January 27, 2005
As the economy starts to recover for some of us, we may be losing sight of our inner selves. Follow Molly Joss's inner journey to accepting and enjoying the creative struggle.
Creative Fuel: Turning Mission Organization into Mission Possible
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on January 6, 2005
Ever wonder why your life is so disorganized? Well, it's because you're in your right mind! Step into the piles of papers with Molly Joss and find out how you can right-brain your way to being more orderly.
Creative Fuel for the Holidays: It's in the Cards
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on December 9, 2004
The holiday season is a fine time to show your artistic side to clients and friends. But when the weight of expectation becomes too heavy, how do you light the creative spark? Molly W. Joss takes you through her annual internal debate.
The 2004 Creativepro.com Gift Guide
Features: Written by Sandee Cohen Bruce Fraser Sharon Steuer Ben Long Brian P. Lawler Eric J. Adams Pamela Pfiffner John D. Berry Molly W. Joss Susan Glinert Stevens on December 8, 2004
Here it is: our third gift guide for creative people. We asked our regular contributors what they'd like to give -- or receive -- for the holidays this year. Their answers may surprise you.
Printing Tips: Designing for Digital Presses
How-Tos: Written by Molly W. Joss on November 18, 2004
Designers appreciate the flexibility of digital presses that let them print shorter four-color runs. But choices of paper and preparation of files require special care. Find out what you need to know.
Creative Fuel: Voting and Shopping
Features: Written by Molly W. Joss on November 4, 2004
It's too late to vote in this election, and it may seem to early to shop for the holidays, but that didn't stop Molly Joss from finding creative inspiration in both endeavors.