Creative inspiration doesn’t magically appear.

Find what inspires you.

David Gane

Sep 22, 2022

Creativity comes from our inspirations, our sources, and our history.

Not everyone has the same background, which makes each of our creativity different.

Don’t fault people for not being your definition of creative, just like you shouldn’t feel bad where you creatively are.

If you want to create, then create. If you’re going to tell a particular story, seek different inspirations.

Find out what inspires others and devour it. Chase odd tangents and discover what excites you.

Creativity (as well as skill) is built with time, work, and play, so embrace it all.

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My first posts

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