Creativity is an escape from reality. We all need that healthy escape from reality sometimes. Especially when the going gets tough. And tough can be anything and everything. Everyone’s different. Tough can look like different things to different people. I was a music composition major in college. I remember talking to someone before one… Continue Reading
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
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
Got a feeling? Trust your creative intuition. Gut. Instinct. First thought? Go. Our intuition is designed to tell us something-to warn us before we do something stupid, to advise us when we’re unsure. Like a sixth sense. So here’s six ways to use your intuition when you’re creating something. (1.) Write your first thought.… Continue Reading
Abandon creative guilt, ye who enter here. Creatives love to play. Writers, musicians, artists – whatever. We fall in love with words, melodies, colours – whatever your art – for the pure joy of making something through that artistic medium. I’m in love with words and music. Somewhere along the way, we grow up,… Continue Reading
Someone once told me creation is healing. In this crazy-busy world, no kidding. So here’s four ways that creativity can help you save your sanity (1.) Creativity offers a break from reality. I’ve been told meditation is a healthy and good thing to practice. I’m not great at it – and I do think it’s… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year. In the middle of the busy Christmas season, take some time to chill. Let your creative spark cool off. Oh, but you’re hooked on the creative drive to feel alive. Drive is good. Drive helps you get ‘er done. But you are the vehicle. Your body is the vessel that… Continue Reading
When you got that beat on repeat. I’ve been listening to albums on repeat these days – usually, I’ll play singles on repeat. It’s a great way to learn about variety on an album – each track features something different – guitar or brass, or percussion for example. It’s also a great way to learn… Continue Reading
This past week was a surprise to many of us. It’s hard to fathom the unimaginable. This world can be a crazy place sometimes. We’re all in this together. So where do creatives go from here? Forward. Keep making your stuff. If you want to make sense of crazy, you need to create. Let the energy… Continue Reading
Writing can seem scary. Sometimes, before I start a project, I’ll have a moment of Oh, God, what am I getting myself into? You start. Maybe you stare at the blank page. Maybe you get up and pace. Maybe you refill your mug with yet another cup of tea or coffee. And that’s fine. Take… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 