Before you make money online (or offline), you have to have something to say. To find your story, and tell that in words or pictures. As a writer and artist I switch between words and images. Today is a day for words. I’m away from my London studio, and have not travelled with any paint, so I’m left with my journal and pen, and my blog, of course!
Several years ago I completed Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way At Work, the famous 12 week course in creating a map of creativity. What I learnt about my own map is that I need to make time for my words to express themselves on the page, as much as I need to make time to find meaning in the paint. When words tie me up in knots, the paint releases the tension. For years I wrote Morning Pages, 3 pages of A4 every day come what may, and it was good, but I reached a stage where those 3 pages weren’t enough, and in a way they became a substitute for my real writing. I still keep a journal, but like any performer, I’m now looking for means of bigger exposure.
What are you substituting for your real writing?
Be sure to leave a comment and tell me.
Amanda
Just wanted to give you a shout from the valley of the sun, great information. Much appreciated.
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the inspiration to manage creativity using words to help express your – non painting days.
Do you still have a studio in London? I live near london in the summer and am looking to meet fellow artists.
Diane