How to be a real artist – or do any creative work
Clue: don't wait for a written invitation!

Clue: don't wait for a written invitation!

Be inspired by the greats. But don't discourage yourself by comparing your early drafts to their finished work.

The pram in the hall isn't always the enemy of creative work. Becoming a parent can help you be a better writer, artist or creator.

You have to let yourself do it badly, in order to do it well.

What to do on those days when you're just not in the mood for creative work

What I learned from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work
