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A Bit of Artistic Inspiration
a year ago
I saw a kid at work with a shirt proclaiming he was from a school for young writers. Stopped to talk to him, saying "You're a creative writer? Good for you. Go for it, and more power to you!" Afterwards, I felt that I should have given him some bit of advice or something, but didn't have anything to say at the time. So, here's what I should have said...
If you want to be a writer, then write what you want to read. Write what inspires or excites you; take inspiration from your life, your interests, and anything that pulls at your heartstrings. Write what transforms you and makes you a better person.
There may be some times when you have to work at a boring job so you can pay the bills. This can be a great source of inspiration by exposing you to other people and experiences, and giving time to let your ideas percolate and mature.
Your artistic time will come. Keep writing, don't give up on that dream. The more you practice, the more your personal touch will shine out of your work.
These days, a lot of people are worried about computers that can make a semi-decent chunk of text in seconds; no matter how good computers may get, they will never be able to copy the events, emotional connections, and personal choices of your life. Use your unique perspective and viewpoint on the world; those are your stories to tell.
And, I think that this may well be applicable for other forms of art as well, just swap "drawing" or similar in place of "writing" as necessary. Best wishes, wherever your creativity may take you!
If you want to be a writer, then write what you want to read. Write what inspires or excites you; take inspiration from your life, your interests, and anything that pulls at your heartstrings. Write what transforms you and makes you a better person.
There may be some times when you have to work at a boring job so you can pay the bills. This can be a great source of inspiration by exposing you to other people and experiences, and giving time to let your ideas percolate and mature.
Your artistic time will come. Keep writing, don't give up on that dream. The more you practice, the more your personal touch will shine out of your work.
These days, a lot of people are worried about computers that can make a semi-decent chunk of text in seconds; no matter how good computers may get, they will never be able to copy the events, emotional connections, and personal choices of your life. Use your unique perspective and viewpoint on the world; those are your stories to tell.
And, I think that this may well be applicable for other forms of art as well, just swap "drawing" or similar in place of "writing" as necessary. Best wishes, wherever your creativity may take you!
