#Creative Block

[ghostmistdraws]

Creative slump? No, no. Creative frenzy. Too many idea, not enough time, not enough energy. It's too much, I do nothing.

[sparkbirdmusic]

reminder: no matter how long it’s been since you last made art, you’re still an artist. starting again is hard, but you can find your way back in

[leisureflame]

"I CANT THINK"

If you write, I assure you you have thought that.

Fear no more child, for I have found a solution.

it's called Rapid writing

something we learned when I was in 9th grade drama class and I cannot emphasize enough just how effective it is. Its actually what gave me the idea for my first book.

Stop what you are doing and do what I tell you

go grab either a pencil and paper (or open an empty document)

set a timer for 2 minutes

ask a friend to give you a random sentence. I have a few examples that I myself rapid wrote to: a) I looked around and saw b) the old lady hung from the ceiling and laughed c) purple paint dripped from her long purple fingernails d) there is a hole in my ceiling. e) when I am sad I... f) When you close the door, I... g) there is a wooden door with a gold doorknob

Now the most important thing is not to think of this sentence before you start writing. as soon as you decide which one if you are choosing from my examples (or as soon as you hear it if you are getting if from a friend), start the timer.

start writing the sentence and without hesitating just keep writing. the #1 rule here is to not stop or hesitate for a single second until the 2 minutes are over. you can write nonsense if you want and if you REALLY can't continue then write some random words for a couple of seconds then continue AS LONG AS YOU ARE STILL WRITING.

another rule is that you are not allowed to delete. even if its a spelling error, just ignore it.

after the timer is done, I promise you will have something to work with. now copy the paragraph you wrote and paste it below, here you can start fixing spelling errors and adding things at your own pace because now the creative side of your brain has opened.

don't think about the way you are writing or the words you use, think about the story you are telling. the idea.

Sometimes you will get something beautiful and deep like I did here:

When I am sad I go to my blanket, not many people know about it, all they think is happening is that a child likes to cuddle in a blanket, but no. my blanket has a special thing about it, it is a magical blanket, well, not the blanket itself but the embroidery on the blanket, it simply takes my sadness away but it adds the story of my emotions to the embroidery, my blanket is a very pretty one, it is a pastel blue color and it has so much silk embroideries that you just think its patterns, but it isn't, if you look deeper you will find stories every one of those stories came from someones tears... my tears. whenever i cry, i wipe my tears with my blanket and my pain goes but my story stays.

or

there is a wooden door with a gold doorknob on the door there is a painting of you, and there are many locks on the door from top to bottom, when you open the door, there is a mirror. this door is the door to self discovery, from the outside there is a painting of how people think you look like but when you open the door, you get to see what you really are in detail and look at yourself they way you want to, you can smile or cry and the refection on the mirror will change but on the painting, it doesn't show ur emotions, just how people see you usually.

or you can get something so stupid like i did here:

there is a hole in the ceiling in my classroom. everyday a dinosaur would a pear and eat my lunch and i keep coming home hungry but my mom dsays she packed me enough food. so she didn't feed me. i told her a dinasour was eating my lunch but she said that disasours only live in Norway! so i went into the school vents looking for that idino and revenge my food, we met at last, held our weapons, i was holding a subway sandwich and the dino was holding a bana na MY BANANA  i lost it, so i attacked him one hit on the head and the whole species were extinct , people thousand of years from now said dinos got extinct because of a meteorite but i know better, also i am still alive because whoever kills a dino becomes immortal, also i killed my mom for not believing me and let her starve in her grave just like she let made me starve. and then i killed everyone who was a flat earther because i hate them and now i can kill anyone once i tap them with my super subway sandwich 

(by the way, ignore the horrible spelling, the examples i gave were from the unedited version.)

THE POINT IS ITS ACTUALLY SO HELPFUL. you can use it for a new story idea (i used the blanket one as an element in one of my WIPs and it helped the story a lot) or if you get something stupid like the dino one I wrote THATS GOOD THATS FINE because now you have your creativity going.

I challenge you to actually try this and PLEASE share it with me I LOVE reading other peoples rapid writings. have fun <3

tagging @cosmosandcapybaras24 @ajsbookshelf @gloryofdawn, @chaoticharmony93 @deception-united and anyone else who's interested to try this out and share with me!

[freetalessimian]

I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DRAWW 😭😭 (PLS IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS)

Been having a very unproductive week. Have a rough idea for a Liu’er (2009) combined with Macaque (LMK) design. In a more lego style

Idk what scene this would be. I just wanted to draw sad Macaque

[wingedtrickster]

So... I'm uploading this because it's been in my gallery for at least two years and it seems like I'm not finishing it xd

[alicelinducha]

mine is bigger than your brain 🙄

IM BAAAAACK, IM BACK IM ON A TERRIBLE CREATIVE BLOCK HELP AAAAAAOQ918182728191817181881😫😫😫💥😫💥😫💥😫💥😫💥😫💥

[lxrsramix]

Adam x sinner oc

sorry for not posting drawings! I have been very busy and also with creative block but now I will be able to draw

I accept requests!

I accept requests to draw my oc with any Hazbin Hotel character! !!

I Characters that I accept for now :

•Lucifer •Husk •Adam

Fandom that I will also accept in a while:

•My Hero Academia

sorry for my english, it's not my language

[mpregstuff]

Canvas of Life and Creation | In a bustling art studio, a pregnant man stands at the forefront of his creativity, draped in a paint-splattered apron. With an empty canvas looming before him, he battles an unexpected creative block, searching for that elusive spark. The vibrant room is cluttered with art supplies and unfinished masterpieces, a testament to his artistic journey. Suddenly, the scene shifts as his partner enters, bringing warmth and comfort in the form of coffee and homemade treats. Their laughter fills the air, and the couple shares delightful stories, igniting a renewed sense of passion. Over this impromptu artistic picnic, visions begin to stir within him. With his eyes shining with inspiration, the pregnant man finally reaches for his brush, ready to transform his visions into vivid realities. At 7 months pregnant, he embraces this unique chapter of his life, merging artistry and parenthood into something extraordinary. More images are also available at https://mpregstuff.com.

[princess-of-thebes-bc]

I feel better after reading this. I have writer's block

[the-most-humble-blog]

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✍️ YOU DIDN’T FAIL WRITING. WRITING FAILED YOU. 🧨 A Blacksite Literature™ Recovery Transmission

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You were never the problem. Not the blank page. Not the spirals. Not the obsession, the apathy, the deadline grief, or the 3AM shakes.

What broke you… was worshipping teachers who only ever wrote for grades, applause, or tenure. What burned you… was chasing advice designed for minds with no storms inside. No spirals. No symphonies. No sensory overload synced to memory scars.

They gave you formulas. You were trying to write a revolt.

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You don’t need prompts. You need reprogramming. You need cadence entrainment, mirror neuron seizure, and post-traumatic spellbreaking. You need the un-curse of everything they told you about “what makes a good writer.”

Because here’s the truth: You were never meant to “fit in.” You were meant to detonate.

They called you dramatic. But you were archiving pain that hadn’t been named yet.

They called you inconsistent. But you were fighting cognitive wildfires with a Bic pen and no backup.

They called you blocked. But your mind was building something that didn’t exist before.

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I don’t teach writing. I undo damage. The kind done by decades of bland MFA sermons, Tumblr “tips,” and teacher trauma that made you hate your own voice.

If this transmission made your stomach lurch… That wasn’t marketing. That was recognition.

You’re not broken. You’re divergent. You’re divine.

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[so-many-ocs]

98% of writers and artists get off social media to do the creative work they’re procrastinating right before they see a really good post!! KEEP SCROLLING

[sparkbirdmusic]

a creativity tip I will always, always give: keeping a log of the time you spend actively working on a project is one of the best ways to understand your own process better, and I think it’s a key to overcoming creative block and gaining creative momentum

my newest song “when the world resets” took 25 hours of focused work (+ who knows how much time pondering it outside of that) from Dec 28-Jan 31, with 8 days in the middle where I was visiting family and 10 where I was avoiding the song

I know from past data that on average it takes me about 2 weeks to write a song. this one felt like it took FOREVER but it actually took… about 2 weeks

but in terms of hours, 25 is higher than my average (12-16). I changed directions SO many times, and it had been so long since I finished a song that I was definitely psyching myself out. plus I was showing up inconsistently, taking lots of days off, and had the huge distraction of travel right in the middle

looking at this information helps me have more grace for myself re: how long it took to write this song. it shows me places where fear/anxiety (not a lack of ability to write the song) and circumstances interfered with the process. that makes me feel more confident going forward—it bolsters my courage to show up in spite of my fear, knowing that the more often I show up to create, the less fear I’ll feel

and the next song will give me even more data, so I’m excited to find out more about my process

I’d be interested to know if anyone else has tried this and if it works for you 💚 good luck on whatever you’re creating!!

[thefluffyrailway-official]

Coral's update 2.

Heyy.

First of all, thank you so much for all those support words. They really did cheer me up a bir 🥺🫶

Second of all, I think i'm a bit better, still on a break from this, but don't worry, if things keep on well i guess i'll be back soon.

It is true that i feel like this blog is rushed and may have missed many important parts. That i will go deep on before getting back to the main plot once i'm back. But after thinking about it for a while i think i won't redo the whole AU. But some headcannons will be changed.

I'm not sure when will i get back but i hope it will be soon.

And i apologize for worrying you all 😔

At least i've done something before.

(Paxton's ready for winter work :3)

[ladykagewaki]

How I Made This Comic

@zaya-mo @the-sith-in-the-sky-with-diamond @ladykatakuri @marierg @thecoffeelorian @salubriousbean

[wreckrinho]

Im fucking crying why do i feel such a fatigue everytime i open anything art related and omg i've never felt an artblock like this before is it like a fucking art burnout whats happening with me i cant draw and my art got so much worse like omg my art was so pretty before and now it looks so shitty haha omg i cant draw shit and now everytime i draw its in trad! And guess what? I hate drawing in paper. I hate it and it doesn't look good enough and omg im fucking trying

I feel anxiety everytime i try to draw

My art has regressed a lot

Im getting annoyed at the simpliest things

My body feels sick

Im exausted