Creative, there’s a lot going on.
It’s bad.
I know it’s distracting. I need you to not be distracted.
CREATE.
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@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, there’s a lot going on.
It’s bad.
I know it’s distracting. I need you to not be distracted.
CREATE.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialDid you have a good day creatively? Put it in your calendar with a reminder to pop up yearly.
I’m dead serious. This is a source of encouragement you would not believe.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialRegret.
Comparison.
Fear.
These are your enemies, creative. Today, we’re talking about the downward spiral of doubt.
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialSurviving extreme weather requires hydration and shade.
Surviving creative block is much the same way. Creative, here are some simple tips to help you survive the hot/dry/bare-branch times.
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@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, there’s a reason I tell you to finish your work.
Creation is motion. We’re all on a path to learn it. Finishing our work builds markers so we can see how far we’ve come.
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialThis was a REALLY bad 24 hours of chronic pain.
The good news is it gives me the chance to show you that you CAN get out of block even in poor circumstances.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialPsst! Artist! Writer! Composer! Sculptor! Poet! CREATIVE!
It is far better to learn to doodle instead of doomscroll.
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialLangston Hughes understood the power of artistic resistance.
Creative, you matter, and your art matters. It all comes down to the power of humanization.
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
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@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, your understanding of art will improve your entire life. You’ll never be fully satisfied because your goal post literally moves as you grow.
That DOES NOT mean your art is bad.
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, you need a reason to keep going in the face of AI theft, industry corruption, and world-wide stress.
It’s time to talk about your “why.”
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
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@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, you do not reach competency overnight.
You do it by repeating your efforts, correcting mistakes, and not giving up no matter what comes.
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, in all the shame and guilt that comes with being blocked, we tend to forget a VERY important thing.
This is supposed to be fun.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialA slightly longer video today, creatives, because this topic could not be meaningfully condensed: it’s time to talk about the IMPORTANCE of your art.
Yes, creative. This means you.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: thisreidwrites
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, I know it feels like it’s taking forever, that you’ll always be behind.
The answer is not to move faster. Here are five very important words: IT IS NOT A RACE.
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@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, it’s time to build a better future for yourself.
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreatives, I’ve been up since 5. I’m not going to write well today, but that brings up a very good point. Do you want a habit of creation? Then days like this are crucial.
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialIt’s not an easy fix because it wasn’t an easy fall.
Creative, you didn’t get blocked overnight. You won’t get unblocked overnight.
But it IS worth that journey.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, the things you repeat to yourself do not have the power to come true.
However, they DO become what you believe.
What are you telling yourself today?
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialTo quote an excellent meme I just found: you gotta keep weirding people out until you accidentally weird one in.
Creative, this is how you find your people.
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com
@ruthannereid.bsky.socialCreative, what do you do when the block has left you with a blank brain?
Well, I am the queen of brain fog, and I’m here to tell you there IS a way forward.
#2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade
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My weird books: ruthannereid.com