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I have a strange theory about creativity. 99likes It may sound counterintuitive, maybe even crazy, but hear me out: I believe rules inspire creativity. The second I learn that I have restrictions on what I can write, my brain doesn't recognize those restrictions as obstacles. It sees them as opportunities 99likes to be more creative.
I didn't always feel that way. The first time I wrote a corporate video script and sent it up the ladder for review I got back two notes from the same person: make it shorter and add more information. I was baffled by the instructions. How could I possibly accomplish both objectives when they seemed to be opposing ideas? It seemed impossible until a close friend who was working with me on the project pulled me aside and said, "You get paid to be creative, so be creative." He was right. I didn't need more time to add more information. I just needed to be more creative. So, with a few well placed graphics and signs, we made the video shorter and added more information.
It's this experience that convinced me that rules are an artist's best ally. And it's why I think there is great value in formulaic writing, which is writing under a set of expectations and rules. For example, if you're writing horror or romance or mystery or any genre fiction, there are certain elements 99likes that are usually tied to those types of stories. They aren't hard-and-fast rules. You won't be kicked out of the genre club if you don't follow the rules, but following those rules can help you be more creative and provide helpful guideposts for mapping out your story.
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I have a strange theory about creativity. 99likes It may sound counterintuitive, maybe even crazy, but hear me out: I believe rules inspire creativity. The second I learn that I have restrictions on what I can write, my brain doesn't recognize those restrictions as obstacles. It sees them as opportunities 99likes to be more creative.
I didn't always feel that way. The first time I wrote a corporate video script and sent it up the ladder for review I got back two notes from the same person: make it shorter and add more information. I was baffled by the instructions. How could I possibly accomplish both objectives when they seemed to be opposing ideas? It seemed impossible until a close friend who was working with me on the project pulled me aside and said, "You get paid to be creative, so be creative." He was right. I didn't need more time to add more information. I just needed to be more creative. So, with a few well placed graphics and signs, we made the video shorter and added more information.
It's this experience that convinced me that rules are an artist's best ally. And it's why I think there is great value in formulaic writing, which is writing under a set of expectations and rules. For example, if you're writing horror or romance or mystery or any genre fiction, there are certain elements 99likes that are usually tied to those types of stories. They aren't hard-and-fast rules. You won't be kicked out of the genre club if you don't follow the rules, but following those rules can help you be more creative and provide helpful guideposts for mapping out your story.
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Weekly News Roundup - February 14,2014 A Basket Full of Books The Key to Succeed as an Author Coping with Criticism Developing an Idea Weekly News Roundup - February 7, 2014 The Key to Succeed as an Author Let Your Smartphone Help You Keep Your Book on Track Is It Good Enough? Weekly News Roundup - January 31, 2014
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