New fonts on Instagram arrived in August 2020, the same month the app launched IG Reels! There are a number of new designs and layouts you can now use. Get creative and add pretty fonts to your posts. In order to find the fonts, go to create a story and once you get to the option to type in text…
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How to brainstorm ideas for writing
Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, a short story or a poem, here are some ways you can brainstorm ideas for writing. While this post is geared more toward creative writing, it can work in any case of writing – even a work email! MORE: Join my book and wine club Think of your idea in a sentence. This…
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Join my book and wine club
The LivNews Book Club is where good books are paired with good wine! I share a new pairing every month. Reading has always been one of my favorite things in life. There’s nothing like becoming fully immersed in a book. Click here to get the latest – you’ll see my book recommendations going all the way back to when I…
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How to use Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels were introduced to the IG world in August 2020. The feature allows a user to record, create and edit up to 60-second multi-clip videos. A user can add audio, effects, text and more to their Reels. So, how do you use Instagram Reels? MORE: How to reshare your Instagram Post to your Instagram Story You can share IG…
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How to photograph the Northern Lights
I’ll never forget seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. It was September and already quite cold in Iceland. While I had a few things on my list that trip, including the Blue Lagoon, the Northern Lights were at the top of it. Luckily, I am a planner! So not only did I bring my DSLR camera…
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