It’s one of the most dreaded moments in the life of a creative person. The muse packs her bags, walks out the door, and doesn’t leave word as to when she’ll come back. Many of us, myself included, ...

If you’ve ever experienced a sudden stalling of inspiration—otherwise known as a creative block—it can feel like you’ve been cursed by Hephaestus. But what exactly is a creative block, why does it ...

Whether you work in the creative field or not, it’s likely that you will be called to get creative in your day-to-day work. Stuck in a mental rut? Desperate for ideas? Struggling to create a ...

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It seems like a lot of artists just have it together, never missing a beat in churning out work as if on an assembly line powered by boundless creativity. Of course the truth is, everyone gets in a ...

Everyone experiences creative blocks. But do you know what creativity means to you? I'm always amazed by the varied and diverse responses I receive to this question. Some call it creating something ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. The topic of creativity carries a lot of lore and mystique. But ...

A creative writing professor and accomplished author taught me this technique during my undergraduate studies, and it’s been a useful tool for me ever since. When you get stuck, think of a creative ...

Doesn't matter what you call it: writer's block or creative block or simply "Where is my inspiration when I need it?!" All creative individuals find their work coming less easily at some times than ...