by Leo Borgelin
Even though people have been creative for most of our existence, yet most creatives don’t have an idea of how the creative process actually works. Pretty ironic for someone who works so much inside the mind. Take this into regards to everyone who calls themselves creative. I think it’s neat and would like the field to grow as well, but with some better accuracy. So how does the creative process work?
You get rid of the outline. Your creativity should not have a structure, but rather an intended result. The whole point of taking the creative route is to bring something new and exciting to the table. So now you’re in open space with no structure and boundary. Like you’re lost in open space. “That’s great”, says the sarcastic person. “That’s great”, says the person who just awakens their imagination.
Why do you think you get rid of the outline? Creativity calls for a demolition of a structure so the result can take form. Think of it like molding outer space into what you want and each little planet is like a mark in the picture. You have to use boundless space to create contained space. The water becomes the cups. Water is one of the most boundless matter there is. The moment it has entered the space of the cup, it becomes contained.
You see when you get rid of the outline you break any structure that you had your mind on. This doesn’t mean you ready to create. It just means that you are making headway. You have less on your mind, what do you think that means? Less is better. What’s the best? A clear mind.
Where do the hands of the imagination work from? If we knew, then we wouldn’t want to create. In a sense, creativity is all about not knowing until the end. The more you have to know during the creative process, the less exciting the end result is. Well at least for the creator.
I consider it a complete novelty for whom the creation is intended for. It’s a new experience because you never thought of it before. It’s completely understandable why an artist holds on to their work. They want the best experiences for themselves. With all the artists out there, it makes you wonder what kind of experiences you are missing out of. Get a blank piece of paper out, you got some catching up to do.
When Leo Borgelin is not writing on A Writer’s Path, he’s writing on Through The Window. A blog to help give a foundation to abstract paintings so it can be seen within its natural form. Follow Leo on Twitter to keep up with his outlook and future postings.
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Interesting take on creativity — started with an outline for my story, have done multiple drafts and yet the one that is singing itself onto the page is completely its own self, truer and better than anything planned.
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I love when that happens!
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Interesting pantser approach to writing. I started that way and got lost. Restarted with Story Structure Elements and I’m back on track. I write the chapters based on the elements identified for the story. Creativity is focused for me. 🌷 Christine
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Thank you! I was waiting for somebody to say this.
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I really like this. It’s so true that we try to compress our creativity into some sort of form or shape but there is no need. Very good blog 👍
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The best post on writing in months. It is against the current trend in writing but it is essential. And it’s the way I like to write!
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I do both. A rough outline is a good middle point. It helps organise the scrawls I’ve creatively spilled from my pen onto paper.
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I do something similar myself. A complete outline just bores me to tears and ruins my excitement for writing. But a loose outline, just highlighting important parts of the storyline, and some random details works great.
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The loose one helps put things into some sort of order..I tend to scribble thoughts like a picnic buffet. Sometimes putting the salads separate from the desserts is a good idea. Although, no one is quite sure where that marshmallow fruit thing is supposed to go!
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Haha, I love that comparison quite a bit. Especially the marshmallow fruit thing.
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I’ve often had discussions whether. This may help some writers on the fence.
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