Resistance reared its ugly head and threatened my writing goals. But I cut that resistance out and gave myself permission to keep writing. How is resistance pulling you away from your writing? Today, give yourself permission to work through whatever story you're telling yourself about why you shouldn’t write. Ask aloud or write in your journal: Why shouldn’t I … Continue reading Permission to Write in 6 Steps
https://youtu.be/81GLmwFk8JY I've identified 5 secret tools used by people with thriving creative practices. These can help you, whether you want to use your creativity to create art, write a novel, build a business, or improve your relationships. Permission Time Materials Mentoring Inspiration Each of these tools feeds into the other, creating what I call a … Continue reading 5 Secrets of Thriving Artists, Writers & Other Creatives
Intense emotions like anger, overwhelm, and frustration can stifle creativity or even cut off your connection with the Muse, unless you know how to work with them. But this recipe for emotional release can help you move through challenging emotions and reconnect with the Muse. RECIPE FOR A ONE-HOUR EMOTIONAL RELEASE PLAYLIST The length of the … Continue reading CREATIVITY PROMPT: Make an Emotional Release Playlist
A young friend recently showed me her new paintings. Honestly, I didn’t get them at first. She combined different types of imagery that didn’t seem to go together. The juxtaposition didn’t make sense to me, until she explained her rationale. Now, I’m convinced this young woman’s art will hang in museums one day. Of course, … Continue reading CREATIVITY TIP: Bring Two Unexpected Things Together to Create Something New
Connecting with color is one way to recognize how your mind, body, and spirit respond (usually without your awareness) to what is in front of you. By allowing yourself to “feel” color, you can unlock new avenues to creative self-expression. Visit a paint store or hardware store near you. From the vast array of color … Continue reading Creativity Tip: Meet Your Muse by Connecting with Color
Today, I'm going to share with you an exercise that I developed called the targeting exercise. I'm also really excited to offer you a free downloadable PDF. Print as many copies of this as you like, and I encourage you to do this exercise numerous times to help you get clear about what you want, what … Continue reading How to Focus Your Creative Power With the New Targeting Exercise
WRITING PROMPT: Which genre would you most enjoy writing? Try this genre-exploration exercise and find out. GENRE-EXPLORATION EXERCISE Whatever genre you're writing, one thing that doesn't change is the necessity to build robust characters and believable worlds. In fact, if you develop a strong protagonist and antagonist or two strong protagonists, you realistically could put … Continue reading Which Genre Best Suits You? Find Out With This Fun Writing Exercise
You're ready to spend serious cash to improve your latest writing project. Who can help you more: an editor, coach, or teacher? What you need depends on three things: 1. Your level of experience and education about the art and craft of writing 2. Where you are in the writing process (completed manuscript, outline, ideation … Continue reading WRITING TIP: How to Get the Right Kind of Help
If the idea of writing in a journal turns you off, try one or more of the following unique forms of journaling. Photo Journaling: Old school- paste images into a blank book. Digital Age- take pics with your phone and create an album or a journal using the Evernote App or Bear App. Audio Journaling: speak … Continue reading HATE WRITING? Keep a Journal Without Putting Pen to Paper
THE PRACTICE: Seeking Help Sometimes when I look back at the last five years, I’m surprised by what I’ve accomplished. It seems like it happened so fast. In truth, I’ve been developing my various creative skills since I was a child, and focusing on the task for about twenty years. Whatever I’ve accomplished has only … Continue reading THE PRACTICE: Seeking Help
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