Creative Writing – 7 Habits of Highly Creative People

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Creative Writing – 7 Habits of Highly Creative People

By Deb Gallardo

My friend Dan Goodwin, creativity coach extraordinaire, is one of those Da Vinci types who do a multitude of creative things, from various forms of writing to art. In this article, he is writing to artists, but everything he mentions here applies equally to writers. Every time you read the word “artist,” substitute “writer,” and you will be right in the groove.

Create every day …Start with just 15 minutes a day at a time that works best for you, build the habit and watch your creativity flourish.

Collect ideas …Capture all your ideas by keeping a notebook with you at all times.

Identify strengths …The more you focus on your strengths, the more you’ll use them, and the happier and more creative you’ll become.

Track and celebrate progress …When you track your progress… you’ll be impressed at how much you actually have been creating without giving yourself the credit you deserve.

Understand your inner critic …Behind all of your inner critic’s apparent negativity is a positive motive – to keep you protected and safe from disappointment.

Do what you love …Think carefully about what YOU long to create, then follow those passions.

Network and socialize …Get in touch with other artists and share triumphs and struggles.

I encourage you to check out Dan’s article in its entirety. These snippets don’t begin to give you the whole picture. If you’re a writer, you owe it to yourself to make his writings a regular part of your reading material. Your creativity will thank you for it. Read Dan Goodwin’s “How To Be a Happy and Creative Artist”

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