Why We Should All Write Creatively

Creative writing is great, there I said it. And do you know what, I stand by that opinion. I can back it up to with several reasons why writing is a worthwhile pass-time.

Writing can make you happier.

First and foremost creative writing has been proven to be therapeutic.

We have all had one of those days. Perhaps the morning commute was a flurry of people without smiles. Maybe a store assistant was rude to you and threw your change back at you, possibly without even a bag. It may even not be a single day, a culmination of things, as though the universe has an agenda against you.

Well then perhaps it is time to arm yourself against these things. A pen is your sword and the paper is the battlefield. You can create a world free from these issues and daily strife. You could be the hero/heroine, or maybe you envision an entirely new person befitting of this new world.

The escapism potential of a blank page and a full pen is limitless. And this makes it perfect for venting and calming your pent up frustration at the world around you.

Writing is cheap.

Most well known writers start out as rather impoverished people, some even die that way. Which is a rather somber fact, but it goes to show that anyone can afford to write. All you need is a pen and paper. Two things that many already own, or can be bought for next to nothing.

Everyone has creative potential.

Many forget this point. I have had many conversations with people who believe they lack the necessary ability to writer creatively. 

I will tell you as I told them. Everyone is able to be creative, you just need to re-adjust how you define creativity. This morning when you dressed yourself is just an example. It took creativity to select clothes, ensure they match. This is just a single example, 

I run whole creative writing workshops discussing the many other ways we all display the ability on a daily basis.

So, there you have three reasons alone why we should all find more time to write creatively. Keep your eyes peeled for more great ideas appearing on this blog.

Who can be Creative?

If I asked you to think of the type of person you believe to be creative, then what type of people would you think of?

Would you think of:

• Artists?
• Writers?
• Creators?

How about:

• Mechanics?
• Bankers?
• Librarians?

What about yourself? Do you think you are creative?

If not, perhaps you need to rethink your thoughts on creativity. After all, it took creativity to think of examples of creative people.

Think about this; almost everything you do in your day, contains at least one element of creative thought.

If we stop believing that creativity is a gift for some and not for others we bar ourselves from the opportunity to embrace a whole side of ourselves. Once we realise our creative potential then we can gain a better understanding of our minds and ways in which we can express ourselves.

That is where Cultivating Your Creativity comes in. This blog will give you some tips, tricks and exercises that will help your creativity grow.





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