Over the years, I've gotten a lot of different reactions to being a writer. The most common one? "I could never do that. I'm not creative enough." Most of the time I give them a winning smile that says "Yes, I am just that good." Not that I ever truly mean it. I may be confident but not that confident.
In all honesty, I see the way people view creativity almost disturbing. Most people seem to be under the impression that creativity is some kind of gift that is only bestowed to some. These people are of the belief that either you have it or you don't. I disagree. Creativity is a talent, yes, and some are born with it. However, if you are not one of the lucky few to be born with the gift of an imagination, you can cultivate it. Even those that are creative by nature need to keep working at their creative sides. Practice makes perfect and if you don't practice using that imagination it'll rust.
To avoid the rusting of an imagination (and I do suggest you avoid that; it sounds a little painful), there are several ways for you to practice using creativity:
1. People watchingIn all honesty, I see the way people view creativity almost disturbing. Most people seem to be under the impression that creativity is some kind of gift that is only bestowed to some. These people are of the belief that either you have it or you don't. I disagree. Creativity is a talent, yes, and some are born with it. However, if you are not one of the lucky few to be born with the gift of an imagination, you can cultivate it. Even those that are creative by nature need to keep working at their creative sides. Practice makes perfect and if you don't practice using that imagination it'll rust.
To avoid the rusting of an imagination (and I do suggest you avoid that; it sounds a little painful), there are several ways for you to practice using creativity:
Yes, you're reading that right. No, I don't mean stalk people. People watching is actually a legitimately good way for a writer to boost creativity. Just don't be creepy about it and I would definitely advise against watching the same people all the time. But definitely take advantage and use other people to boost your own creativity. Doing some people watching can seriously help you with how people work and create more life-like characters.
2. Reading
One of the number one rules of being a good writer is to read. And I don't mean read a novel here and there. I mean seriously read as much as you can. To be a good writer, you need to be a good reader. Read everything you can get your hands on. It will make it easier to come up with new ideas. Books make great inspiration.
One of the number one rules of being a good writer is to read. And I don't mean read a novel here and there. I mean seriously read as much as you can. To be a good writer, you need to be a good reader. Read everything you can get your hands on. It will make it easier to come up with new ideas. Books make great inspiration.
3. Watching movies
Of course reading is always better than watching movies but movies are also a great source of inspiration. Watching them can get the wheels turning and help you write better and write more.
Of course reading is always better than watching movies but movies are also a great source of inspiration. Watching them can get the wheels turning and help you write better and write more.
4. Writing prompts
Prompts are a lot of fun. Some of my greatest ideas came from a prompt.
And those are ideas for how to boost your creativity. For the next few days, we'll examine each of these different ideas in detail to help boost creativity.
Have any other ideas on how to boost creativity? Have any questions on my ideas? Leave a comment!
Prompts are a lot of fun. Some of my greatest ideas came from a prompt.
And those are ideas for how to boost your creativity. For the next few days, we'll examine each of these different ideas in detail to help boost creativity.
Have any other ideas on how to boost creativity? Have any questions on my ideas? Leave a comment!
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