Comments on: Creativity as a job, do you lose motivation?

By: Creativity and Flow

Creativity and Flow — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:24:59 +0000

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:07:06 +0000

Bridget,

I feel the same way — when I was getting my graduate degree in creative writing, I read the books I *had* to, but it seemed like drudgery…and we’re talking CLASSICS and NOVELS! Stuff that I read if it is not assigned. Now if I *have* to read something, I juggle what needs to be read first and bribe myself like: You can read this hot bestseller AFTER you read this dry, boring book about paint drying.

How do you get past the blinking cursor? What works for you?

Thanks for commenting! I enjoyed meeting you at BlissDom and seeing your smiling face each time I ran into you!

Elizabeth

By: Bridget

Bridget — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:20:53 +0000

When something becomes a job for me, it instantly becomes harder. Same with reading. I *love* to read. I’ll read anything. But back in school when I *had* to read, I just wouldn’t do it.

The same is true for me within the blog-o-sphere. I’m a contributor for a couple of sites, and when I feel pressure for not writing anything recently, I sit at the keyboard and watch the cursor blink.

I applaud those who can write for their job. I just know I can’t do it.

(Aside: So nice meeting you at Blissdom. Look forward to getting to know you more!)