Category: Creative Process

Topics like art block, creative block, brainstorming, flow, and idea generation focus on the obstacles and methods within the creative process.

Get Over Creative Block

Creative Block Illustration

Some additional tips for creative block

  1. Try to determine the reason for the block and apply a solution to it. When did it start? What helped you with similar previous problems?
  2. Try to work on a better process in your creative life. How do you work? How can you improve it? 
  3. Get better goal-setting strategies. Why are you doing this? Find your purpose within your work!
  4. People who are more confident with their work are less likely to build a blockade. Try to build confidence. Worst case: Fake it till you make it! Tell yourself, the work you are doing is awesome (and it probably is). Send me something you have done, if you want to get feedback from someone. 🙂
  5. You need to plan but don’t overdo it. Find a middle ground in what you do in a day.
  6. Build habits with your creative work. Try to start at the same time each day.
  7. Exercise and taking a walk is a good way to get over a block. Try to do this daily, even for a few minutes.
  8. Talk about your ideas and work with other people.
  9. Take a break!

Note: If you search this topic try to use the terms writer’s, art, or creative block. 

Source: Ahmed, Sarah J., “An Analysis of Writer’s Block: Causes, Characteristics, and Solutions” (2019). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 903. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/903

Getting Bad Ideas is Good

getting bad ideas is good

In the world of creativity, finding the perfect idea as soon as you start is very rare. Bad ideas are like the bumpy roads that lead to hidden gems. Think of it as a treasure hunt – you have to dig through a lot of shitty stuff to find something amazing.

So don’t be afraid of a bad idea. Embrace the journey of exploring different thoughts, even if they seem a little off at first. Remember, the best ideas often come from being open to many different possibilities and not giving up until you find that one amazing idea waiting to be discovered.

Here are a few things to remember:

  • When brainstorming, don’t worry about coming up with the perfect idea. Allow yourself the freedom to explore ideas without worrying about whether they’re good or bad.
  • Take your time and don’t rush! Trust the process and just work at it and you will find things you thought you could never find.
  • Seek inspiration from a variety of sources, such as other works of art, books, nature, or conversations with real people. The more ways you look, the more diverse your ideas will be.
  • Be sure to write down all of your thoughts, even those that may seem unconventional or just bad at first. These unusual ideas can potentially serve as a source of inspiration later on.
  • Take the ideas that may not be so great and experiment with them. Try making changes, mixing them up, or even combining elements. This process will help you refine your concepts and turn them into something that will work.
  • Share your findings with others and listen to what they have to say. Other people’s perspectives can give you new insights and help you make your final idea even better.

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