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Creative Work Is Ambiguous

Authentic creativity has the power to be reinterpreted and reinvented by the reader. They offer an enticing ambiguity, a place where the reader can be friends with the characters and feel like spending more time inside.

A good creative work is like a mirror, reflecting the reader's imagination in a kaleidoscopic way.

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The Rhythm Of Words

  • The structure of our writing often sets the pace for the reader.
  • Short, snappy words pedal fast movement, indicating intense action and speed.
  • Lengthy descriptions keep the speed slow, putting the reader in a comfort zone.

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Don’t Expect Random Inspiration

Sometimes flashes of ideas can come out of nowhere, but normally, creating a whole world requires a long and slow intake of relevant material.

A lot of contextual information is required for creative writing, which only comes from reading and observing the world.

Instead o...

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Create A World For Your Story

Everything has to be written while keeping your ‘story world’ in mind, a place having consistent rules and logic, and making sense to the reader.

We can sketch fictional maps and diagrams about your world, helping us construct it in front of our eyes while aiding the flow of creativity.

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Creating A Seminal Image

One has to first create a seminal image and use it as the main pillar to build an entire world around it. This is a tricky part as there can be several such images (or imagination keystones) that become the centre of the entire narrative.

Once we figure out a seminal image to anchor on, we...

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Deliberate Constraints

While it may look paradoxical, constraints lead to a better, faster and more creative output, making it easier to sprout new ideas.

Certain plot points, like the lead character having to reach somewhere at a particular time, or a character getting eliminated, can lead to m...

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Finding New Processes

One can try to redefine what kind of stimuli would be useful in the creative process, as it is easy to get stuck in the old methods of finding creative sparks.

  • If the outdoor stimulus is not possible, one can try inner experiences like journaling, mindfulness and meditation.

Imposter Syndrome And Creative People

Imposter Syndrome And Creative People

Imposter Syndrome is that inner voice telling you that your work is not good enough or, even worse, that you’re useless as a person.

  • Self-criticism can really put (and keep) us down.
  • Suffering from ‘imposter syndrome’ is common among most of us.
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