Jon checks in with some ideas about how to bypass a huge pothole that often engulfs writing careers.
Video Quickie: The One Thing That Will Kill Your Creativity
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Jon checks in with some ideas about how to bypass a huge pothole that often engulfs writing careers.
10 Responses to “Video Quickie: The One Thing That Will Kill Your Creativity”
Kelly Hoeckelberg-Young
So true!!
Helen Landalf
Thank you. This is so true, and it's exactly what I needed to hear today.
Arti Sonthalia
So true. It works in all aspects of our lives…
Arti
lilia westmore
Thanks, Jon Bard, for the "negativity" pothole! You're very right, being positive is the true way to succeed in any endeavor, especially writing!!!
lilia
Linda Zebert
This is one of the most awesome websites and thank you Jon Bard for the work you do to help floundering writers who are overwhelmed by the plethora of information.
Linda Zebert
Alicia Minor
Yes sir! Negativity is a no-no in the field of writing. We just can't have it or it will ruin everything. WE have to move on after each rejection. Thanks JOn for another positive tip. More power!
alicia minor
Carolyn Carmody
Hi Jon–
Great video. You hit the nail on the head! I'm lucky to have a positive husband! It's amazing the positive take he will have on situations that I am at the opposite spectrum on!
Karen Bard
Hi Jon…
I’ve always been a positive person – it was absolutely necessary to keep up the spirits of the kids I taught with learning difficulties. And I started writing children’s stories absolutely convinced that I had the skills to make it work. But now that I know more about publishing and marketing, I get scared that I don’t have those skills. Being afraid of moving forward is about as bad as being negative. I keep trying to give myself pep-talks and I am very fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends who are excited about what I’m doing. What is the best way to fight our own demons?
Jon Bard
Hi Karen,
I think the best answer is “enjoy the journey”. Don’t get hung up on being published right now, and don’t expect your work to be the best it can be quite yet. Just take pleasure in getting a little better every day.
Do some writing exercises. Try some “freewriting” (stream of consciousness writing). Take the pressure off and just enjoy the sensation of writing — even if you’re just writing for yourself.
Your confidence will only grow as you work to master your craft. Keep it fun and enjoy the ride!
Susan Burd
Thank you Jon!
I have been bombarded with negativity for most of my life and have found that only when I can find a positive in a negative situation can I be inspired. I appreciate the rainbow and try not to focus on the storm! It is my wish to inspire others-so I have ‘divorced’ myself from the negative charges in my life. It really works! Thanks for your constant support to the cbi family.