“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.

Jake Tucker

It’s important to know when to step away. Burnout and creative blocks, in my opinion, come from constantly channeling your creative inspiration. Just like any other good resource, it can run out if you don’t let it replenish. Take a day off, take a few hours off, heck even step away from your computer for lunch. You can’t force these things, let them flow on their own. Read More>>

PK Mayo

I am actually experiencing one now that’s been ongoing for a while now. The last album I wrote had a lot of songs that took a long time to write. I am a slow writer where it can take months for me to write a song I am confident with. So sometimes it can take time to start on new ideas after an album. I do not have any formula for overcoming the lag between creative surges. I tend to have a lot of titles and ideas that kind of hang around and I will delve into them if an inspiring guitar riff comes along or whatever can trigger more work on an idea. Read More>>

Cesar Paz

Creative blocks are real. Your brain is a muscle, and just like your biceps get sore, so does your mind when you’ve been pushing nonstop and the spark’s gone. That’s when I completely unplug from work and kick back with some movies. It’s fun and chill, but also a way to grab ideas from storylines and themes. I also love traveling to new cities, taking in the scenery, design, branding, and overall vibe. Getting out of my usual environment resets my perspective. Read More>> 

Bobbi Karg

My creative journey began in Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN, where I went to school for photography. The assignments gave me total freedom to experiment. Models were willing to try anything, so I could explore conceptual and fine art ideas without limits. That environment fueled my imagination, love for art, and gave me the confidence I never knew I had. Read More>>

Kate Jade

I am a firm believer that creativity is inextricably linked to divinity. Inspiration that comes from otherworldly realms feels different whether it is expressed through writing, music, art, or any other medium. Truly creative works give us chills, bring tears to our eyes, and move us in ways we can hardly articulate. Read More>>