Category: Essays
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Why boredom is a creative’s best friend
In a distraction-rich world, boredom is key to boundless creativity. Boredom is a state of mind many try to avoid. In a world where your attention is currency, distractions abound. The algorithms on every major social media site aim to take that time from you, the cost of using a “free” application. As a creative,…
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Flash Fiction: An Underrated Literary Form
If you haven’t tried writing flash fiction, this is your sign to get to it. When I started writing fiction, I didn’t know a damn thing about literary forms. I just wanted to write like my favorite authors. I thought novels were the way to go. A long, ongoing series that told a connecting story…
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Why Tracking Your Time Will Make You More Creative
When you have a 9-5 and other responsibilities, every second matters. In a previous essay, I talked about how prioritization and time blocking made taking on the 100 Days of Graphic Design challenge possible. But time tracking has been just as essential for my continued success. The trick, of course, starts with prioritization and time…
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I Created A Design A Day For 100 Days. Here’s How I Did It.
Prioritization and time management are your best friends. I started the 100 Days of Graphic Design challenge as a way to, well, challenge myself. Towards the end of 2024, I decided to take my creative pursuits seriously. One of those pursuits is graphic design, and I needed to do something to keep me accountable. I…
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Three Pillars All Creatives Need To Accelerate Their Creativity
A strong foundation can help you through any creative obstacle you face. You can’t hope to sustain creativity if you don’t have the right foundation to support it. I spent years struggling to put pen to paper. Fingers to keys. I marveled when creative flow took over my mind and body, and despaired when it…