Constrained Creativity
This will be the first in a series or perhaps a continuum of posts that are less like a short story and more like observations about the world around me and the strange little creatures that inhabit it called humans. Most writers are people watchers, and people watchers see things from a different perspective. That outside eye allows the beholder to evaluate aspects that the individual may never see about themselves. I want to share some of the things I have learned by observing the world, some of the gems that help me write and some of the techniques that I use to be more productive and live a less stressed out life, no matter what comes my way.
The first concept I want to talk about is something I call Constrained Creativity. Conventional wisdom suggests that the goal is to remove distractions and free your mind so that you can “let the creative juices flow”. To some, if even the tiniest snag stands between them and a perfect creative moment (if such a thing exists) then the whole process shuts down. I am here to tell you that this is all in your head. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem or that you can easily get past it. (more…)
Multiversal Yarns 