Become a Warrior for Your Creativity 2

There is a very large difference between destructive and constructive criticism. The former will flatten you, the latter will allow you to fly.

Be careful with whom you share your budding works and fragile creativity. Have your antennae carefully attuned. Protect yourself. Protect your creativity.

Here's an exercise that may strengthen the Warrior in you!

LIST WAYS YOU LEAVE YOUR CREATIVITY OPEN TO BEING NIPPED IN THE BUD. OBSERVE YOURSELF AND ADD TO THE LIST WHEN NEEDED.




LIST WAYS YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR CREATIVE WORKS SO THAT THEY CAN BE NOURISHED AND FLOURISH. OBSERVE YOURSELF IN THE COMING DAYS AND WEEKS AND HIGHLIGHT YOUR SUCCESSES.




Tip 4:
Being a creator is risky business. Don’t underestimate the tremendous emotional and psychic risks the journey demands. Learn to push ahead even when you are afraid. Learn to love the risk.


You cannot change the music of your soul.

KATHERINE HEPBURN


This exercise was taken from Emily's workbook, The Art of Fiction Writing or How to Fall Down the Rabbit Hole Without Really Trying....