Getting Creative
It can be really difficult to stay creative at the best of times … and it’s safe to say these are NOT the best of times!
After a year of the pandemic and multiple lockdowns all over the world, writers may be feeling burned out (I know I am).
Of course, rest is important. If you feel you can’t go on, now is a great time to take stock and let the well replenish. I will be doing this over Easter, so the B2W site will be taking a short break. (Don’t panic though … You can still get your doses of writerly goodness via the B2W newsletter: SIGN UP HERE).
However, if you’re wanting to write right now, this post has a video and linkage to help you do just that.
29 Ways To Stay Creative
Here’s the complete list of how to stay creative from the video. Remember, if you find this useful, please pass on to your writer friends and followers. No writer left behind!
1. Make lists
2. Carry a notebook everywhere
3. Try free writing
4. Get away from the computer
5. Quit beating yourself up
6. Take breaks
7. Sing in the shower
8. Drink coffee
9. Listen to new music
10. Be open
11. Surround yourself with creative people (join Bang2write on Teachable and get access to the secret B2W group).
12. Get feedback
13. Collaborate
14. Don’t give up!
15. Practice Practice Practice
16. Allow yourself to make mistakes
17. Go somewhere new
18. Count your blessings
19. Get lots of rest
20. Take risks
21. Break the rules
22. Don’t force it
23. Read a page of the dictionary
24. Create a framework
25. Stop trying to be someone else’s perfect
26. Got an idea? Write it down
27. Clean your workplace
28. Have fun
29. Finish something
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