“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” – John Maynard Keynes
Sometimes, getting out of a creative block requires escaping from the gravitational pull of old ideas, other times it might require diving into them to get re-inspired. Below, we’ve shared a variety of perspectives, insights and advice on how to overcome creative blocks.
LOCKBOX
Going through Creativity Blocks is something I think every artist on the planet goes through eventually. This is a question I get asked from artists on my social media and public forums all the time. While I don’t think there is one answer that will instantly rid creative world of writers block, there are certainly a few things that have helped me along the way. Read more>>
Raivon Don’tez
The way that I’ve overcame writer’s block in the past and present as a alternative rap artist is by experimenting with my flow while writing. And a method that I have also used was to write about something that you wouldn’t normally write about. Read more>>
Meghna Shourie
Of the creative blocks I’ve faced, I had to pause and step back from a project to really understand what it is I’m wanting to achieve. A few things I would do to feel inspired again was working on something new, watching movies, or listening to music. Read more>>
Sam Slick
In the past few years I’ve at times felt my creativity has slowed a little; some people were making the most of the early days of the pandemic and writing or recording whole albums, whereas I wrote only 3 songs in the first year of the pandemic. Read more>>
Carla Damron
Writer’s block can be very frustrating. I try not to view it as a brick wall blocking my way, but as a potential re-route. While I feel thwarted, I step back, acknowledge that the block occurs because something is WRONG with my story/narrative/pacing, and analyze what that might be. Read more>>
Najj Andrea
To be truthful, I haven’t. As a writer it comes and goes and sometimes we have so much to say it’s hard to put it into words. Also because my music is from the heart sometimes it’s almost too painful or too much to share or even bare. Read more>>
Georgie Hasrouni
Overcoming Creativity Blocks as an online content creator can be a difficult task at times. Planning a weekly work routine is a great way to make sure I know what to do and when to do it. I run 8 YouTube channels, 5 of which are sports related, and 3 are Cartoon/Anime related. Read more>>
Melina Morry
I’m a Gemini, so I often have multiple projects on-the-go. And while that can feel overwhelming at times, I’ve found it also helps with writer’s block! When I feel stuck on one project, an idea is usually forming for something else. Right now, I have two full-length novels in progress and one novelette. Read more>>
Mary Harris
Overcoming creativity blocks is crucial for me as a painter. I’ve discovered a few strategies that work wonders. Firstly, traveling to Europe and immersing myself in different cities and languages has been incredibly enriching. Read more>>
