1. Do something that scares you…like making pasta from scratch. 2. Visit The Creativity Post. I love this blog. 3. Give away something you made…that you normally don’t give away. 4. Charge for something you normally give away. 5. Read an inspiring book. Here’s a list of my favorites.
Tag: writer’s block
Frustration to Creation in Three Steps
My wife and I were listening that “not-gonna-write-you-a-love-song” catchy tune the other day on the radio. You know it right? If not, here it is… Wanting to know the song’s meaning, I did a little digging about why and how Sara Bareilles came up with they lyrics to “Love Song.” Here’s what she said: “[referring to her… Continue reading Frustration to Creation in Three Steps
The Shortest Short Stories: Tiny Stories
Whilst traveling, my wife and I ran into a friend who had this book: It’s a fascinating (tiny) book of idea generators, saucy illustrations and super teeny-tiny stories. Coupled with this post of writing prompts I read yesterday, I thought I’d try my hand at a few tiny stories as well. Please leave your own… Continue reading The Shortest Short Stories: Tiny Stories
Inside Your Creative Brain: One Minute Movie
Creativity, ideation and innovation from the inside out. . . Hollywood style. Do you love getting an idea? What barriers do you have to push through to make the idea a reality?
Waiting to be Creative: Get a New Mantra
“I just don’t feel inspired right now.” “Not really feeling creative.” “I can’t work under a deadline. My creativity doesn’t happen like that.” Bull@#$*. For real. I don’t like to use strong language, yet sometimes you gotta call it what it is. Especially if it’s ruining your artist and your life.
“In This Corner…” Creativity and The Opponent
Making it all Hollywood style today. . . Do you ever feel like this when you’re seeking to create? How do you overcome?