33 ways to stay creative

1. Make Lists
2. Carry a note book everywhere
3. Try free writing
4. Get away from the computer (oh! wait.. read the rest)
5. Be otherwordly
6. Quit beating yourself up
7. Take breaks
8. Sing in the shower
9. Drink coffee / tea
10. Know your roots
11. Listen to new music
12. Be open
13. Surround yourself with creative people
14. Get feedback
15. Collaborate
16. Don't give up
17. Practice, practice, practice
18. Allow yourself to make mistakes
19. Go somewhere new
20. Watch foreign films
21. Count your blessings
22. Get lots of rest
23. Take risks
24. Break the rules
25. Do more of what makes you happy
26. Don't force it
27. Read a page of the dictionary
28. Create a framework
29. Stop trying to be someone else's perfect
30. Got an idea? Write it down.
31. Clean your workspace
32. Have fun
33. Finish something


I found this list yesterday and wanted to share it. To all the creative folks out there.. Whats your list? What keeps you creative??

Free Writing??

Just read about free writing.
Here is what wiki has to say about it:
Free writing — also called stream-of-consciousness writing — is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It produces raw, often unusable material, but helps writers overcome blocks of apathy and self-criticism.
Sounds interesting. Am gona try it today!