Have you ever considered that maybe good story ideas escape you because you’re not actually prepared for them? That might be a radical idea but don’t worry, with these tips you can be prepared for your best story idea ever. Related: Find out exactly what to write about Be committed to write when you find …
I have to start with a confession – despite my ADHD, I don’t actually have a big problem with staying focused on writing. Besides crocheting and video games, it’s pretty much the only thing that I never get bored of. I’m not as lucky with most other things, however, and I hate how many activities …
There are so many things that writers can do instead of writing, and some of them are actually useful. Although I don’t want you to get sucked into browsing Pinterest for hours and kidding yourself that it counts as writing, learning how to make a moodboard for your novel can be a useful exercise that …
How many times have you told someone that you are a writer, just to have them say “oh, I could never do that, I wouldn’t know what to write about” or “gosh, if only I had the time to write too”? How many times were you completely confused in response because those weren’t actually factors …
I’ve always loved writing and never felt like I needed a special reason to do it, but I’ve realised there are loads of people who still hesitate. I genuinely believe writing belongs to everyone, so I compiled this list of 50 reasons to write – you can use any of them as an excuse to …
Pals, it’s time for some tough love. We’ve talked about mental health for creatives before as well as about taking care of your physical health when you’re a writer, but I feel like there’s still something I need to say. You’re struggling with your creativity because your priorities are wrong and you suck at self-care. …
This is why you’re struggling with creativity (it’s not what you think) Read More »
In my opinion, the best tool a writer can have is looking at life and the world in a way that other people might not even consider. But how do you learn to do that if you don’t already know how? Fortunately, it’s a skill like any other, and today we’re going to talk about …
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Creative work can sometimes feel like actual work, which is something I personally try to avoid as much as I can. (Avoiding the feeling, that is, not work.) But although I’d love to work on my creative business 24/7 if I didn’t need to sleep, I still sometimes fall short of the actual creativity, like …
Fun and (mostly) free ways to boost your creativity Read More »
It should be no surprise for anyone that there is a relationship between creativity and mental health. A relationship where the former suffers when the latter is down. Still, I bet you’ve seen a movie or two with a character who is scared of “getting cured” from their depression because they might lose their artistic …
Creativity and mental health – how to stay creative when your mind is wobbly Read More »
You know what’s lame about being an adult besides having to pretend to be listening when someone talks about mortgages and not finding light-up sneakers in your size? The expectation that all your hobbies and interests have to be useful and get you somewhere and that you can’t just like something without having to be …