A Squeeze Bottle Of Creativity

If creativity is a faucet, most of our pipes are clogged.

Unfortunately for all of us, epiphanies cannot be delivered in less than thirty minutes. Yet in almost every creative situation, we are put on a time limit that forces us to churn out work. Whether it be for a job or just to survive, writers have to write and painters have to paint, even when nothing inspires them at that moment.

For anyone out there who has ever had to be creative at the drop of a hat, you know it hurts. To put out work that you don't believe in can break your soul. But don't distress, it's not all bad.

No matter what your medium, there are always rules to adhere to. The basic rules that have to happen for art to succeed are always there, no matter what your project. And all of those forced project make you practice those rules over and over again. It trains you. It makes you harder. That way, when you actually do have a project you believe in, you don't get swept up and forget the basics.

So next time you have a forced project, embrace it and practice those rules. Then it will shock everyone so much more when you break them.


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