Influenced Originality

Influenced Originality

Nothing is original because everything is an influence; everything is original because no influence makes its way into our art untransmuted by our imagination. Maria Popova, Nick Cave on Creativity, the Myth of Originality, and How to Find Your Voice – The Marginalian...
Your Growth as a Writer

Your Growth as a Writer

Growth is uncomfortable. It’s messy. It hurts. Sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart. We are losing grip on who we are. The ground is caving beneath us. This is a good sign. Nothing is worse for creativity than being stagnant. Growing pains mean...