Creative process

We can do hard things

Making a new story, a song, an artwork is difficult. But we can do hard things – and as creatives, we need to

Time management, even defining what counts as work is can be hard for creatives. Here are some books that understand

My best productivity tool is a cheap plastic timer. Seriously. Here's how I use it.

Austin Kleon's little books are packed with wisdom for creatives. Keep Going is about sustaining a creative practice – with kindness and fun.

No more dusty, neglected goals and resolutions. Now that spring is here, start fresh with a better way to plan your year (and your life)

You just need to begin! Eight key things no creator needs permission for

It's easy to forget that creative work is an adventure. Here's how to remind yourself.

The two kinds of creative thinking you need. And why you'll struggle to create consistently without both

If you struggle to make time for the big creative projects you really want to do, pay yourself first

Here's what I learned by staying in bed for three days

A quick productivity tip. Your timer is your friend, when it comes to getting things done

It's not about doing more. It's about doing the things that are most important to you.