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let us now praise regular folks

39 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Graphic design
  1. Creative collaboration is enriching and impactful in professional and personal growth.
  2. Specificity and surprise are key elements in successful writing and creative work.
  3. Collaboration removes the pressure of norms and standards, allowing for freer creativity.

trust me

39 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Creative Expression
  1. Trust in others is important for survival and human connection.
  2. Self-confidence is a valuable trait that can be developed through writing.
  3. Writing can help deepen self-knowledge, inspire gratitude, and connect us to others.

the art of returning

117 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Writing
  1. Returning to creativity is a series of many loops.
  2. Returning in writing can mean revisiting ideas, memories, themes, and projects.
  3. Recognize the feeling of returning - does it bring something new or feel constrictive?

chaotic good

117 implied HN points • 01 May 23
📚 Literature Creativity Writing Chaos Romanticism Philosophy
  1. Embrace chaos in your writing process, it can help you find your unique voice and create with more enthusiasm.
  2. Don't be afraid of messy first drafts, let your thoughts flow freely on the page without self-judgment.
  3. Start with chaos to eventually reach a state of unity in your writing, as all creation stems from chaos and energy.
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get your own MFA!

78 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
📚 Literature Writing Reading Creative Writing Books
  1. The best thing about an MFA program is the dedicated time for writing, but you can prioritize your writing time without waiting for external validation.
  2. Having a community of supportive, like-minded friends to discuss and share your writing with is crucial for growth and creativity.
  3. Reading is essential for writers, and while an MFA program offers valuable reading lists and resources, you can curate your own reading curriculum to inspire and inform your work.

drafting 1/

98 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🚌 Education Writing Creativity Drafting Learning
  1. Free writing is helpful for exploring ideas without worrying about structure or editing.
  2. Free writing can help in finding a focus or angle for your writing topic.
  3. Reviewing your free write can guide you in creating an outline or moving to a first draft by focusing on key elements like repetition, logic, and research.

noteables

98 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🚌 Education Writing Note Taking Creativity Self-Improvement Books
  1. Note-taking helps improve key writer's skills like attention and perspective.
  2. Taking notes provides endless inspiration from daily life.
  3. Different types of notes like observations, questions, and gratitudes can fuel creativity and writing projects.

drafting 2/

78 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🚌 Education Writing Creativity Structure Research
  1. Sketching in writing can help structure your ideas before committing fully.
  2. Different forms of sketches include structured outlines, summary sketches, and visual sketches.
  3. Asking specific questions can guide your sketching process and help in refining your writing.

writing a book 1/

78 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📚 Literature Writing Ideation Books Exercises Creativity
  1. When starting a book, it's normal to feel uncertain about your ideas.
  2. List your questions and ideas to clear your mind and find your book's direction.
  3. Allow yourself to explore different ideas like trying out different ships to find the one that feels right.

the journal imperative

1 HN point • 07 Feb 23
  1. Journaling regularly can benefit writers in various ways, including finding your voice, releasing anxiety, and building writing practice.
  2. There is no one 'right' way to journal - find a method that works for you, whether it's daily, weekly, or based on prompts.
  3. Prompts can help kickstart your journaling practice, whether it's in the morning, evening, or on a weekly basis.

prompt 039

0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
📚 Literature Curiosity Writing
  1. Curiosity has been stigmatized but can be seen as caring for what exists and what could exist.
  2. Consider what inspires curiosity in you and when you feel least curious.
  3. Reflect on the role of curiosity in your life and in writing.

prompt 038

0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
📚 Literature Writing
  1. The prompt is about someone sitting down to write and hearing a knock at the door, prompting the question 'Who is it?'
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