It’s not just a matter of waiting for the magic.
Many writers will actively do things to help prepare the ground for creativity. They start each morning by free writing for five minutes. They keep lists of possible book titles or themes. They do yoga, they take walks, they create stacks of index cards, they visit bookstores, write a haiku, seek out a favorite book, whatever.
What do you do to help keep those home fires burning?
I would love to create a series of blog posts that gather together different tips & strategies that REAL AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS (that’s you!) employ to help your creative process along.
I think it would be fascinating & helpful & inspiring to read.
So I’m asking a you to submit your thoughts, 25 to 150 words or thereabouts, nothing too onerous, outlining your personal methods. Maybe it’s just one quick tip. Maybe your have deeper thoughts to share. That’s your call.
Thanks for playing along. And I totally understand if you’d rather not bother. It’s okay.
Many thanks.
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NOTE: I received answers and will be sharing responses from the following (generous, kind, talented) authors (in no particular order):
Lizzy Rockwell
Travis Jonker
London Ladd
Paul Acampora
Nick Bruel
Vikram Madan
Diana Murray
Matt McElligott
Jeff Mack
Eugene Yelchin
Michelle Knudsen
And who knows, maybe more authors & illustrators will jump aboard!
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Cool! Looking forward….