Write Like a Child
Creative with abandonment.
Watching my daughter play with her toys this week struck me as a sign of how free children are. When you watch children play, you notice how uninhibited and free they are—completely lost in the moment. Imagine bringing that same joyful, uninhibited energy to your writing
As children, we were fearless when it came to creating. We didn’t worry about whether our drawings were perfect or if the stories we made up “made sense.”
That lack of inhibition is the key to unlocking your creativity. When you stop overthinking and allow yourself to play with words and ideas, the writing becomes more effortless—and fun.
Children don’t care if their drawings are outside the lines, nor should you! Your first draft is your playground—don’t worry about getting it right. Just focus on having fun and exploring your ideas. Ryan Holiday uses the saying, “two crappy pages a day.” He is moving forward as long as he turns up and writes two pages.
Kids follow their curiosity, asking endless “what ifs.” Try this in your writing. What if your character did something unexpected? What if you changed the setting? It could be fun seeing where they take you.
Movement fuels creativity. When you’re feeling stuck, step away from the computer, move around, and let your mind wander. Often, the best ideas come when we’re not focused on them. Get hold of your children and dance like you don't care. They will love it, and so will your writing
Let's make this week a week of creating with freedom and embracing the inner child hidden in all of us.
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Until next week, stay safe
Sam 😊
Quote of the week
The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. — Carl Jung
