About Today: 20 Ways to Boost Your Creativity

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Most people I know practice some kind of artistic pursuit, even if it's just every once in awhile during their rare free time. What they all have in common: They wish they did more creative things, but lack either ideas, motivation, or time. 20 Ways to Boost Your Creativity Day-to-day life can suck the creativity right out of you. It's hard to feel like creating when your mind is full of bills and schedules. How Do You Boost Creativity? Does Being an Artist Make You Feel Guilty? How to Find Story Ideas If you're a writerly type, your problem might be that you feel like you've used all your good ideas, and are having trouble coming up with new ones. This, my friend, is what writing exercises were invented for. Use Secrets to Find Story Ideas 10 Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block How to Deal With Criticism This is the hardest part about creating, for almost everyone I know: Listening to criticism of what you create. If someone says something mean about your art, you get to put them in the next draft or version. I recommend giving them a terrible head cold or having them chased by dogs. What Have People Said About Your Paintings? 10 Things You Should Never Say About a Painting How to Find Time to Be Creative And finally, most of us are short on time. These techniques will help you find two hours you didn't know you had. How I Make Time to Write Tell Us How You Make Time to Write Today Ads Sweepstakes Entries Sweepstakes Entry Boost Sweepstakes Contest Money Sweepstakes Featured Articles Should You Read Oprah's Latest Pick? How to Start Canning Why Is the Rescue of the Miners in Chile Taking So Long? How to Make Junk Drawer Jewelry Throw a Kid's Party on a Budget Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement