It’s the understatement of the decade to say this is a weird time right now, and that means that creating right now is also a bit weird.
Tag Archives: creative energy
This simple tip can unstick your creativity
It might be one of the worst feelings: trying to work on a project, and feeling empty. You’re just stuck.
Why busyness is overrated
Have you ever been in a conversation and had someone say to you, “I’m just so busy this week,” but instead of it sounding like a bad thing, it comes across more like a brag?
My 2020 One Little Word + a big announcement!
Alright, I know January is half over, but I’ve been busy, so I’m just now getting around to making my goals for the year and thinking about what I want to achieve.
Finding your stirs and steals
It’s the start of the new year, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably making at least a few goals for your creative life in 2020. Sometimes, though, all these challenges and new starts and resolutions can be overwhelming.
Einstein’s trick to becoming a better writer
Albert Einstein was known for playing the violin when he couldn’t figure out a mathematical problem.
Guest Post: 4 tips to figure out what kind of book you should write
Hi y’all! Today I’m excited to bring you a post written by Lucia Tang, a contributor at Reedsy. She talks about different methods to decide which idea to pursue for your next writing project. I’ll be starting a new series following along as I start writing a new novel, so I thought this would beContinue reading “Guest Post: 4 tips to figure out what kind of book you should write”
7 tips for writing while traveling
If your summer is looking anything like mine, it’s packed full of trips, whether I’m going to other places or people are coming into town to visit. While I’m excited to see friends and family, I always struggle to write regularly during crazy times like this. But I’ve discovered a few things that make myContinue reading “7 tips for writing while traveling”
5 ways nature boosts your creativity
As a writer or creative, a lot of our time is spent indoors, hunched over a computer. While this is a necessary part of the job, it isn’t so great for our creativity (or our health!) I’ve found that one of the best ways to recharge is to get outside—whether it’s going for a walkContinue reading “5 ways nature boosts your creativity”
5 (more) podcasts for writers
Six months ago, I started this blog! Since then, by far my most popular post has been one of the very first: 10 podcasts to make you a better writer. As I said in the original post, I’m pretty obsessed with podcasts, so in the months since then I’ve discovered some more podcasts that I’veContinue reading “5 (more) podcasts for writers”