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Opening the Door to More Creativity In Your Writing

In order to prepare the foundation to support your growing creativity, you must WRITE more, READ more and EXPLORE more. WRITE without boundaries -- realize you won't always create a masterpiece, but in order to fashion a magnificent gem you must first chip away the impurities. READ across literary lines -- it is imperative to know your genre and intended market, but your education shouldn't stop there. The more variety of works you read, the more fertile your imagination will become. EXPLORE beyond your artistic limitations -- don't fence yourself in by concentrating solely on the written word. Discovery of other mediums of expression heightens your sensitivity and expands your awareness. The end result will translate into a deeper, more complex side to your writing.

Step gently into the waters of experimentation in an effort to tap into your hidden creative core. As writers, often our perceived boundaries are fortified most diligently by our own selves. Break free from misconceptions and years of useless admonitions. Allow your mind to roam. And wherever it takes you, come along for the ride willingly. The destination will be well worth the strange, wonderful trip.

~Beverly Walton-Porter