Quick Notes from a blocked artist

So, as someone who wants a career in writing, I often get blocked, for a variety of reasons. And until recently, I would try very hard to bulldoze right into those blocks. And sometimes it worked, but most times it didn't. 

I hear a lot of pro and not pro artists and writers telling you if you're serious, you practice every day. You write everyday. You don't move until you've done your time. 

And I believed them. Until I saw another pro on twitter say that writing wasn't a prison. And she disagreed with all those who were keeping themselves captive.

And that set me free. 

Now, if the captive thing works for you -- by all means. Do it. 

But for me, it just makes me blocked. I would tell myself, you'll sit here, and you'll do 3 hours of writing for WTMW (my major project). Or, you'll read these books on writing, in this order. Or, you'll revise THIS now. You'll draw fan art on fridays. 

And this simply doesn't work for me. Why? Because you've killed your creativity. When you've told yourself, what to write, how to write, and when to write, what's left? No space for creativity, that's for sure! 

So here's a new trick I'm going to try. You can tell yourself how, what, or when, but you only get to pick one. 

Then, see what happens. 

Good luck my dear, creative souls!

~ Emery 

P.S 

And don't worry so much about perfection. Be free. Send out what you want to send out, and are passionate about today. Don't wait. Just do it.