“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse

Even with all the courage in the world, every creative will eventually run into a creative block, so we asked some of our favorite creatives to share how they overcome creative blocks.

Lara Alcantara Lansberg

For me, creativity blocks are invitations, not obstacles. They usually signal that something deeper needs attention, fatigue, fear, perfectionism, or even the need for a shift in direction. When I hit a block, I don’t try to bulldoze through it. Read More>>

Mindy Jackson

I take time in nature to re connect with myself and stay grounded. I listen to artists that inspire me and make me feel something. I watch movies and read stories that have lit a fire in me in the past. I go to concerts and surround myself with people that I find to be inspiring. I revisit things I’ve written in the past and try to remember the feeling that pushed me to write it. I travel to new places and try to find new experiences that I can write about. Read More>>

Audrey Webb

As an author, it’s easy to feel stuck and unable to come up with new ideas. The concept for my first book came to me in a dream over a decade ago, a story about a young woman who is transported to a fantastical parallel universe. I held onto that idea for many years before I finally put it into words, and Line Between Two Worlds was born. Fortunately, after planning and dwelling on that story for so long, the words and plot flowed out of me naturally. Read More>>

Samuel Boyar

I beat creativity blocks in a couple ways. Being around other creative people always helps, seeing others that are inspired and pursuing careers as artists is always motivating and helps me get out of a rut. Sometimes it also helps to not force creativity and let it come to you. If you’re not feeling inspired, spending time doing other things can often help you feel creative again. Read More>>

Kirsten S. Blacketer

As a published author for over twelve years, I have had my share of writer’s block. There have been points where it was debilitating and it only fueled my imposter syndrome. But I learned a few tricks that helped me push past the block and enjoy the process again. Read More>>

A.M. Todd

Writer’s block definitely slows me down from time to time. Usually it happens because I am stuck developing a complex plot and tying everything together, or I’m just out of ideas on a particular topic. At these moments, the best way I have found to move forward is by engaging with my community. Read More>>

Katris Wright

I believe creativity requires space and vision.
I remember when I first started encountering the ability to see vision and create from a place of freedom, it was such a rush! This rush of energy and excitement kept me up at night and it definitely kept me feeling activated. So, when I felt that first blockage or creative block I felt confused. Read More>>