Creative work takes time. It's prone to blockages, inconsistent results, and a long gestation period that can feel like navel gazing. When the work becomes challenging or feels stagnant, it's tempting to simply abandon it.
Years ago, in one of my first creative writing workshops, I hit a roadblock in a story I was working on and naively felt that my writing had screeched to a standstill. My instructor at the time said something I've since reminded myself of often. "What is the thing you most fear--the thing you want to run from?" she asked me. "Write about that."
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To read the original article: 5 Ways We Neglect Our Own Creativity--And How to Bring It Back | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
