I've struggled with creativity during the pandemic, and I know I'm not alone. Many friends have admitted the same.
One author that I turn to when I'm stuck is Austin Kleon.
All of his books focus on creativity. STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST is about getting started. SHOW YOUR WORK is about sharing and being discovered. And now his latest book, KEEP GOING, provides strategies to stay creative in good times and bad.
His writing is interspersed with lists, illustrations, and quotes. This quote from Anne Lamott speaks to me:
"Almost everything will
work again if you unplug
it for a few minutes --
including you."
Unplugging by spending time in nature is always good for my creativity. Won't you join me? Step outside and perhaps you'll shake some writing loose!
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| July in Northern Michigan Photo by author Alice McGinty |
Those look like great resources. And I like that quote from Anne. Thanks, Patti!
ReplyDeleteI should’ve mentioned how much I love Anne Lamott’s book BIRD BY BIRD. Another inspirational book to get you going again!
DeleteThese sound like great resources! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them, Angie!
DeletePerfect! And I didn't know about Austin Kleon. I'll be checking him out.
ReplyDeleteI’ve really enjoyed his books. SHARE YOUR WORK really helped me deal with hesitations about putting my work out there.
DeletePatty, I can't wait to check out these books - thanks for sharing. And you are so right, we need to unplug and getting out in nature is a great solution!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect books to read in snippets, Eileen!
DeleteHi Patty, nature helps us breathe better and relax to unplug our brains. Rest and reset! Yes, I'm adding these books by Austin Kleon to my list. TY.
ReplyDeleteRest and reset. R & R. A wonderful Rx indeed, Kathy.
DeletePatty, thank you for these resources. I have to unplug and nature is always close. I also spend time with my assistant, Bella. She brings joy each day.
ReplyDeleteBella is a wonderful assistant, Charlotte!
Deletestepping out of self
ReplyDeletereleases creative sparks
mindful reflection
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