The obstacles that get in our way

What to do when life gets in the way

Here's what to do, when life gets in the way of your creative work

Morning pages are nonsense, and no one but you will ever read them. Yet they're a surprisingly powerful tool for creativity.

As creatives, we have great taste. And there's often a gap between that, and our own work. Here's how to use it.

The Fear wants to stop your creative work. Don't let it silence you.

Don't let the nagging voice in your head limit you. It wants you to play small.

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