Writer’s block. Lack of inspiration. Writer burnout. Passion dead.
They all cause a writer’s creativity to end. And often depression to set in.
There are some excellent articles and even books that deal with these issues. Possible causes, ways to work through it, ways to work around it…
What we’ll focus on today is involving oneself in a different creative endeavor. Other ways to express oneself creatively outside of writing. Ways that will take the pressure and guilt of not writing away while still feeding one’s creative needs.
And not only feeding but encouraging them!
Let’s look at other creative outlets:
Photography
Painting
Paint Figurines
Adult Coloring Books
Drawing
Digital Artwork
Sculpting/Pottery
Woodworking
Making Ornaments/Figures/Statues
Floral Arrangements
Jewelry Making
Card Making
Decopage
Candle/Soap Making
Sewing/Knitting/Cross-stitch
Scrapbooking
Wreath-Making
Metal Working
Wood Burning/Carving
Origami
Jigsaw Puzzles
Model Building
Build Doll Houses
Doll Making
Fairy Gardens
Puppet Making
Gardening
Cooking & Baking
Charcuterie
Preserving
Cake Baking
Charcuterie
Playing/Writing Music
Dancing
Theater/Acting
Singing
Cosplay
Fashion Design
Pet Training
Learn New Language
Learn New Skill/Craft
Learn New Sport or Exercise
Learn to Play an Instrument
Designing _______
Collecting _______
Teaching ________
Researching
Volunteering
As you can see, there are a lot of creative options out there! Pursuing one or more might just be the incentive you need to rekindle the writing fire.
What other creative endeavors can you think of?
4 comments:
You're absolutely the right person to talk about this! I know your gardening and charcuterie keep you going!
That is one heck of a list!
It seems like you covered just about everything I could possibly think of! These are such wonderful ways to stay inspired and creative when I'm feeling burnt out! Thanks so much for the advice!
For me, it's something mundane like sorting stuff or going on a walk. I often find that doing something that allows my brain to wander around unfettered more often than not, will unlock those creative juices.
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