#overcoming creative block

[queenoftreasures]

How One Assignment Reignited My Creative Flame

“The easy road is always crowded. The path less travelled is where you’ll find your true self.” Bard In all my life plans, a career was not even listed. Life’s only purpose was to study and get married. Yes, it does sound archaic, but that’s the way it was. For anything to come to its logical conclusion, your beliefs and life’s path have to be aligned. Mine weren’t. Reading and Writing Improve…

[adharagranley-writer]

i love it when i get to the dramatic part of the story and write 1,000 words like breathing

[i-write-comics-not-screenplays]

Tip for Comic Artists+Writers

(If you don't do this already!)

Draw in ballpoint pen. In a notebook.

If you're like me and you struggle to plan your script in a word processor, or you struggle to "storyboard" or even sketch in a digital art program for your comic...

Don't do that part! At least, not yet anyway!

Scribble and sketch and doodle your characters, and their lines of dialogue, wherever you want on a piece of notebook paper, with a ballpoint ink pen. You can try and figure out the comic panel configuration of a page if you want to do that, but otherwise I recommend you don't do any panel-planning yet... in order to not limit yourself to a single page in the story. Draw the first and last scene in the same page, or only draw the witty one lines you had in your head that made you want to make this comic!

The benefit: there's no pressure to get it perfect!

Don't like how you drew the hands? Well scribble it out, or ignore it; it's not the final draft by any means. You're just getting the idea on paper so you can visualize it! It's the best way to practice what emotions you're trying to convey, or the positions of the characters, without worrying about if it's "good" or not. It gives you the freedom to make mistakes, so you aren't paralyzed by the possibility of making those mistakes and the trouble of having to edit them.

You can use a sketchbook or a pencil, but for me, this defeats the purpose of letting myself experiment and make mistakes with the art/dialogue. You get visual representation of what you want to work on (scribbled out hands tells me, "be sure to practice hands and gestures!"; Stricken out dialogue lines tells me, "yep that's not how I want him to say it. Maybe I should practice a few different variations of that line?")

Their faces can look wonky, their word bubbles can be poorly placed, and the dialogue can be absolute "cringe"... and guess what? It doesn't matter because first of all, it's hilarious what you can come up with when you let loose, but second and most importantly, you're getting your ideas down in writing and on paper!!!

--additional note: it gives you so much for you to reference from as well. I recommend letting the notebook be your central spot for experiments, concepts, story ideas, notes, reminders, and important details for your story/comic/graphic novel so it becomes a personal reference guide for you (and maybe somewhat of an encyclopaedia?) :)

I hope this is helpful - it has been for me!

[caffeine-and-computers]

Writing Challenges

// 12 writing prompts designed to help you practice difficult types of writing

➼ Write a short story with an unreliable narrator

➼ Write either a short story or a chapter of a story in a genre you’ve never written in before

➼ Re-write a chapter of a story you’ve already written from the perspective of the antagonist

➼ Is there a particular type of scene you always struggle with? Write that!

➼ Set a timer for 20 minutes and write a complete scene. Try not to get bogged down with the editing and perfecting, just start writing and see where it goes :)

➼ Write a short story with a major plot twist (that’s still believable)

➼ Write a character the reader is meant to hate passionately

➼ Write a character the reader is meant to love

➼ Write story arcs for the above 2 characters that makes the reader feel the opposite to how they started (love the character they hated, hate the character they loved)

➼ Switch character perspectives at least 3 times in a short story

➼ Write a story in 1000 words or less. And I mean 1000 words or less. Seriously. No overwriting. I’m watching you.

➼ Write a character who’s very different from you

[bobwess]

Feed me your best SPN prompt.

I will write a short one-shot based on the idea I like best.

My brain is full of mush, I think this will help.

[calltoamentor]

Make Creative Blocks Work For You

As someone who struggles frequently with procrastination and perfectionism, let me tell you from experience that there is no one true way to overcome a creative block, particularly not how to overcome a writer's block.

Procrastination and creative blocks are Hounds that those who seek to join a creative field know all too well. It’s a running joke among creatives, “Haha I should be writing right now but I am doing literally anything else!” Honestly, the most relatable thing in the first season of You is the sequence of Beck alternating between trying to write, random googling, Yoga and fiddling with every…

[sevyn-stars]

William F. Shakespeare

Thou art mine William F. Shakespeare, F is for forgotten, As I lose thee in grace, Words overlooked until past their time.

Thine words hath deceived mine ungrateful eyes, With illusions of grandeur, And visions of peace.

F is for forgiveness, A dressing in which all your words drown in, Thou holds many a-strength, But none quite as heartfully sprightful as this.

Doth mine eyes deceive me once more? Doth thou stand before me, Bathed in gold and glory? I reach out to tough thee, But thou truly hath deceived me.

Mine eyes begin to weep, For thine essence is filling in spirit, But in body I crave thee.

Now I hath slain thee, With my dagger of reconcile, For it is you, Whom I hath deemed my "Forgotten Shakespeare"

A page amongst the books, A letter amongst the alphabet. Too important to disappear, Too hidden to soar.

But to me, Thou art the sky, And the wind that sweeps my pages, Into the hands of those, Whom art lucky enough to catch them.

[cosmicaeons21]

Bad Art Day 🍋 (Imposter Syndrome Deterrent Spray)

I’ve noticed a pattern. Whenever I’ve produced something I’m happy with, and start on something new — bang! I hit a brick wall 🧱 🚫 The inconsistency is driving me crazy. No matter what tools I use, everything turns out sh*t 🤬

So what’s up with that?

I don’t believe the old and tired advice “try harder” (self-flagellation in my op) works here. But resting time is definitely an under-utilized strategy.

After all, development hurts. Hit the gym and those unused muscle groups will give you grief. So why would the brain be any different? 🧠 (personally, I’ve found naps to be especially effective 💤)

I don’t know who needs to read this. But the next time this happens, remember: this moment does not define you as a creative and does not make you a fraud. It is a process akin to growing pains. This is our brains working overtime connecting neural pathways.

[lnk-and-lnspiration]

How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Believe in Your Writing Skills

Impostor syndrome is a common experience among writers and creatives, characterized by feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, and the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. It can undermine your confidence and prevent you from fully embracing your writing skills and accomplishments. However, overcoming impostor syndrome is possible with self-awareness, self-compassion, and proactive steps. In…

[boobpancakes]

after days of making sims i immediately hate i have finally created a face i like

[dfmapa]

Unlocking Your Writing Mojo: Defeating Writer's Block and Staying Motivated

Writer’s block is the bane of every writer’s existence. It’s that frustrating moment when your creativity decides to take an extended vacation, leaving you staring at a blank page, desperately searching for inspiration. But fear not! In this article, we’ll explore some lighthearted and effective strategies to overcome writer’s block and reignite your writing motivation. So, grab your favorite…

[a-jar-of-beetles]

girl help the "why don't you make it yourself" has stopped demotivating my need to complain and something sinister is taking it's place

[pebblegalaxy]

Encountering Blogchatter’s Ghost: How Mohan Das Rekindled My Creative Fire #BlogchatterHalfMarathon @blogchatter

Blogchatter’s Ghost Mohan Das Comes to Visit Me: A Hauntingly Inspiring Encounter As the clock struck midnight, my laptop screen glowed eerily in the dark room, the only source of light besides the dim streetlamp outside my window. I was deep in the trenches of a writing project when something unusual happened—something that would change the course of my creative journey forever. A cold breeze…

[firoz857]

Overcoming Challenges, Embracing AI, and Finding Authenticity in Business with Lexi Hartman

[allnovellas]

Overcoming Writer's Block: Strategies for Reigniting Your Creativity

Writer’s block – it’s a term that can send shivers down any writer’s spine. It’s that seemingly insurmountable wall that halts creativity and progress. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting your journey, encountering writer’s block can be frustrating. The good news is that it’s not a permanent roadblock. This article will provide you with practical strategies to overcome writer’s…