Are you a crazy-busy person? Do you rely on lots of energy to get everything done? Do you spend time on creative projects in addition to your day job? Did you start your day with coffee? Writers and other creatives, if you rely on a boost of energy to start your day and give you… Continue Reading
5 ways to build on your creative strengths
Try as I may, playing piano fast isn’t easy for me. The slow and dramatic pace is my jam. It works for me. I can do slow and dramatic. I’m comfortable with slow and dramatic. My point? We all have our strengths at our respective arts—writing, music, visual art, whatever. We’ve all got things we’re… Continue Reading
10 ways to avoid creative burnout
This is it. You’re in love with your craft. Like an obsession. Writing ideas down every chance you get. Forgetting about everything else. Interrupting whatever you’re doing when you get an idea to catch it before it flies away. Making time for studying your craft – reading, listening to music, whatever – anything that helps… Continue Reading