Creativity’s Container
“How did you get it together to write a whole book?” a fellow writer asked me recently.     This was by no means the first time I’ve been asked that question. As human beings, we share a common yearning to bring our inner vision into tangible form. Whenever any one of us comes full circle—whatever the project may be—we ignite a flame in those around us to bring their own secret dreams to fruition.
The question, always, is how.
“Well, I treated my book like a job,” I said. “It took the same level of discipline that any big work assignment takes. Getting the inspiration to write was only the beginning. After that, I had to get real about what it would take to actually do it. This meant negotiating my schedule, finding mentors, learning new skills…” Read more…
