How sustainable is your creativity? Do you have creative presence?
Although creative writing is a solitary activity, it’s vital we authors maintain strong connections with our world at large. You might refer to this connection with the world outside your headspace as having a viable ‘creative presence.’
To be an effective communicator, an author must be savvy, stay well-informed, and keep up-to-date.
Creative writers who stay current on events and social movements will find abundant inspiration for their future stories and projects.
Here are seven ways to keep your creative presence alive and meaningful…
- Keep up with breaking news
- Cultivate a passion for environmental and natural concerns
- Maintain an inquisitive view towards societal and cultural aspects
- Stay well informed about other people’s activities
- Pay attention to the small details of other individual’s workaday routines
- Follow the latest developments in technology and innovation
- Keep abreast of practical, real-world, issues
Any other advice or tips? Add your comments below.
Words: © Neil Mach 2024
Main image: Anastasia Shuraeva
Neil Mach is a busy English novelist. He crafts stories centred around strong women, loners, and independent individuals.
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