“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.

Goddess

The first time I encountered writers block, I didn’t think that’s what it was.

I was about 30% into writing my first book, and I knew exactly what I wanted to write, but for some reason I couldn’t get myself to sit down and write it.

This went on for weeks, far too long, in my opinion. Read More>>

Sam “Luna” McKee

As a concept artist and Director, overcoming and avoiding creative blocks is a vital part of my experience as an artist. Coming from a fine art background and diving into the world of entertainment arts, I love to hold to my roots in experimenting with my mediums and techniques. As a Director, I am so involved in the crafting of every aspect of the short film I am working on, and at times, I find myself needing to look at a shot with a fresh pair of eyes, which can be challenging in times of burnout. I find that if I have a stressful or loaded week and start to hit creative walls or blocks, I love to recharge by doing something completely different than my day-to-day production art. Read More>>

Bryttanni Laturnus

One of the main ways I’ve overcome creative blocks is by intentionally putting myself in new environments and around different types of creatives. I’ve found that stepping outside of the comfort zone I’ve built for myself—whether that means exploring other industries or simply observing how others approach their work—helps me gain fresh perspectives. It pushes me to think differently and challenge the way I normally create. Read More>>