#creative productivity

[abrighterspark]

27. the absolute limit

creativity is not an equation

but an exchange with salvation;

a gentle persuasion...

admire to inspire; appreciate, create

feel all emotion; flow, fill, abate

[mightymur]

[ISBW] The Epiphany of Writing Routines: Embracing Structure in a Creative Life

S20 Ep8: The Epiphany of Writing Routines “The Epiphany of Writing Routines” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack! Some links below are affiliate links and I may earn some money at no cost to you when you use them.    I Should Be Writing Season 20,…

[t00thpasteface]

really i think step one of really digging your teeth and nails into a work of fiction is to surgically excise the buzzwords "media" and "consuming media" and possibly even "entertainment" from your brain and instead try grafting in the terms "fiction" and "engaging with art". step two is to have fun and be yourself!

[justposting1]

Stop using productivity apps. Use these instead.

Welcome to Analog Action, the best channel on YouTube for getting things done with simple tools like pen and paper, a pencil, a whiteboard, and timers. You can even use sticky notes! Ask yourself: How often do you really go back through that endless list of to-dos stuck in your reminders or productivity app of choice? If you’re anything like me, too many of those to-dos get lost in the infinite…

[chimaeraonwards]

no ai generated content will ever compare to the absolutely cartoonishly evil plot to cut down trees to prevent workers from striking to get livable wage.

[byoldervine]

Writing Tip - What ‘Habit Over Motivation’ Actually Looks Like

We’ve all heard the writing advice that you can’t rely on motivation to get you through writing a book, sometimes you need to force yourself to do it and make a habit of it. And a lot of us will scoff at that or find it too restrictive or boring, it leaves us feeling like it’s a chore rather than a fun activity

As someone who only worked out what people actually mean by it recently, let me explain my take on it

You’re not always going to be inspired to write, you’re not always going to be motivated to write, but if you only write when you’re motivated it’s gonna take a crap ton of time - and writing anything to completion already takes donkey’s years as it is. Forming a habit is going to enable you to write consistently, and thus even unmotivated or uninspired progress is still made. Hence, sometimes you have to force yourself to write

But writing too much will make that habit impossible, or at least it becomes a chore and not a fun activity. You need to give yourself realistic goals to meet, even if it’s only something small. Write for ten minutes a day, write 500 words every week, any snail’s pace progress regardless of how insignificant it may seem. Something small enough that it doesn’t drain you but frequent enough that there’s still a habit being formed, there’s still consistency to it

I used to only write when I was inspired and motivated and could get myself to start writing, and even then the word count would be inconsistent. It could be weeks or even months between proper writing sessions. But now that I have a baseline for productivity, I have a baseline for consistent progress. And I’m only on 1K words a week! And if that doesn’t work, you can do less, or go by time spent writing if that’s a better metric for your writing style!

There’s no such thing as not enough progress when it comes to forming a consistent habit; if you can get at least one word per deadline (day, week, whatever) then that still counts as consistent progress

What everyone else seems to think of is “You must get this big amount of words written daily, think of it as eternal NaNoWriMo, if you miss even one day you’re a failure and you’ll never get the book done, SUFFER FOR YOUR ART!”

Just do what’s comfortable and it’ll be fine, no worries

[nenelonomh]

how to boost your creativity

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ commit to creativity: set aside regular time to engage in creative activities. whether it’s painting, writing, or brainstorming, consistency is key.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ become an expert: deepen your knowledge in areas that interest you. the more you know, the easier it is to think of innovative solutions.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ reward curiosity: allow yourself to explore new topics and ideas without judgment. curiosity can lead to unexpected and creative insights.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ take risks: don’t be afraid to try new things, even if they might not work out. taking risks can lead to valuable learning experiences and creative breakthroughs.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ build confidence: believe in your creative abilities. celebrate your progress and achievements, no matter how small.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ make time for creativity: prioritize creative activities in your schedule. sometimes, this might mean saying no to other commitments.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ daily walking: physical activity, like walking, can stimulate creative thinking. it gives your mind the freedom to wander and come up with new ideas.

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ practice mindfulness: mindfulness exercises can help clear your mind and make space for creative thoughts.

[lottiestudying]

28.10.2024—officially finished my bachelors degree. just have to submit this last essay and then I’m freeeee. unfortunately I’m super bored since I have nothing to study, so here’s a snap of me working on my book to pass the time. hospital clocks move so slowly i stg

[canisalbus]

How do you draw so frequently???

I'm starting to think I probably have some passive ADHD so I end up always admiring ppl who can just constantly do stuff, it's like a dream, your art is also like a dream, Vasco is also a sweet dream, I really like Vasco, he looks really sweet

I set aside a little bit of time every evening just to draw, it's become almost like a wind down routine for me. It helps if I don't treat it as serious 100% effort hard mode art time, I usually multitask a little on the side, watch a movie or take breaks to do little chores around the house and art just sort of happens if it happens. Lately I've been making mostly personal low pressure feel-good pieces.

[i-like-blue-eyed-robots]

I’m sure this has been done before, but it’s just so cute every time that I couldn’t resist.

[paper-starz]

ITS HERE LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOO

YAAAAAAAAAA

MUTUALS I CALL UPON THEE TO CHECK THIS OUT

DO YOU LIKE PUPPETS?? CARTOONS??? HORROR??? DO YOU LIKE ART TOO??? ADVERTISEMENTS??? silly drawings made with love n passion???

THEN CHECK OUT THE PENDOG CREATIVE LIBRARY!!!!!

[reblogs are very much appreciated!]

[ren-from-mars]

I know I’ve been tinkyposting a hell of a lot but. Yeah

[foervraengd]

Adobe is a bad company, brand and product just for introducing the hell that is After Effects. Every time i have to use AE i pray for the death of adobe and that the ceos and share/stakeholders and whoever designed the UI and workflow a slow and gruesome fucking suffering. You think the ai shit is evil? Try staying calm using literally any fucking feature in AE for ten minutes. Adobe needs to die because of AE.

[once-in-a-blood-moon]

Okay, so what if you propose to Solomon before he gets the chance to propose to you? Like obviously, he'd been thinking long and hard about what kind of ring to pick out, where to do it, what to say, yadda yadda... But then while you're *ahem* supervising him in the kitchen one evening, you get down on one knee and propose to him instead.

Poor guy did not see it coming, at all. Initially, he thought you fell or hurt yourself, so he scrambled around to check on you only to see you smiling up at him with the biggest heart eyes. With a gentle flourish of magic, you make the box appear in your hand before opening it to offer him the ring inside.

He can hardly believe it. Him? You want to propose to him? And you beat him to it? He's both impressed and deeply honored. Your little magic stunt made him proud as your teacher while also making the already special moment a million times more so.

Solomon's not one to get emotional. The only time he's ever cried to you was when you and the rest of Purgatory Hall tricked him with that overpowered onion...but this is different. He feels safe to cry as you spout to him a beautiful, heartfelt speech - feeling every letter being etched into his heart and every syllable committed to memory.

He falls to his knees, reaching out to hold you while whispering as many shaky "yeses" as he can muster through his sobs. He can't stop repeating himself like a broken record, beyond excited for this next step in your relationship, touched that you want to keep him as yours.

Once he's calmed down enough through your hushes, kisses, and gentle touches, you pull back to take his hand into yours. Slowly and carefully, you slip the ring onto his finger.

Solomon just stares at it with his heart in his throat, noticing how it shines in the light, how it fits him perfectly (both aesthetically and in size), and how it feels right occupying what he always assumed would be an empty finger. You've given him the gift of hope and the gift of love in the time he's known you. And here you are giving him even more...your life.

And in return, he's gladly and readily giving you his.

[creation-help]

"Wah this section of worldbuilding I'm doing is so minute and kinda pointless to the larger scheme of things, hurr durr I'm just focusing on some whatever part when I have actual story and plot to figure out-" WHO CARES. YOU ARE THE GOD OF YOUR UNIVERSE. HAVE FUN CREATING IT.