There exists a space between the desire to write and actually sitting down to get the words on the page: This is the abyss. Too many writers fall into it and never return.
Tag: productivity
Think Inside the Box
Everyone keeps telling us to think outside the box. But what if that’s the wrong advice?
How to Reach the End of Your Artistic Plot
Just like characters in a story, we are all traversing our own story. We have our own conflicts and obstacles to overcome.
Mastering the Boring Parts
Sitting down to write a novel can seem glamorous, but it takes a serious commitment in work and attitude. Yes, there’ll be those moments when the muses seems to sing and pure genius flows from your fingertips onto the page.
Objects Tell Us How to Behave
As humans, we surround ourselves with objects and each holds a story. Silverware and plates tell us to eat. Couches coax us into relaxing. Pens, pencils and paintbrushes lure us into creating.
Collaborative Magic (The Power of Group Criticism)
We’ve all fallen victim to the myth of the solitary genius, producing a finished piece of fiction or a stunning painting. Yet creative partnerships are more common than you might think.
Don’t Quit Till You’ve Crafted Your First Frankenstein
Many creative people give up on their aspirations because they don’t see any measurable progress.
The World Reveals Itself to Those Who Walk
Werner Herzog once walked 515 miles to visit a dying friend because he knew that his friend wouldn’t dare expire before he got there.
How to Overcome the Seven Crippling Limitations
Everyone can be an artist so long as we defeat obstacles like anxiety and procrastination.
10 No-Bullshit Techniques for Writers, Artists and Musicians
Thank Ogilvy for his advice to creative types. The king of advertising can help you draw, write or paint.
