Tag: Writing Process
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Mood and Creativity
Our moods and emotions have a big impact on our day-to-day life. If we feel good, we usually enjoy things just a little bit more. If we are in a bad mood… well, that’s usually when we feel a bit more negative about pretty much everything. I find that writing (and creativity, in general) falls…
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Evolving as a Writer
Sometimes when you revisit an old project, it hits you differently than it did before, and you have to ask: “…what was I thinking?” Or the plot, characters, or style don’t interest you anymore. It doesn’t mean that this story was bad, it just might be that you have outgrown it. Just like children outgrow…
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Inspiration
Where does inspiration come from? I’m sure most creative people have wondered this at least once in their life. And I’m sure most people have their own opinion of where inspiration comes from. I used to think inspiration came almost exclusively from experiences, especially grand experiences. And as a young writer, that was terrifying since…
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Taking a Break Versus Losing Your Motivation
We all need to take breaks. Breaks are important for mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as creativity. Sometimes, we know when we need a vacation. We feel tired, burnt out, and creatively spent. And sometimes, we don’t know – we just put out pens down quietly one day and don’t pick them up…
Savannah Watson 