The Writer's Mind
The Writer's Mind
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I've always felt that writers aren't smarter or more creative than non-writers. I think the difference between a writer and a non-writer is that a writer doesn't have enough sense to know this should be difficult. Writing and creativity are products of the mind- not extraordinary minds- every mind. You can also tap into this creative power by learning a few simple tricks.
Recognize that your brain is awesome, but it has limits. It has a difficult time changing gears from one mode of thinking to another. Remember trying to get through math class right after lunch' Your mind was focused on the social realm and until it completed the transition, math was unnaturally difficult. The same is true for creativity. Learn the creative modes and keep them away from each other. Never try to do two of these at the same time. Each has it's own place. Here are the modes:
' Creative Freestyle- If you''ve ever sat down and scribbled out a great poem without much thinking, this is the mode you were in. This is also the mode you're in when you're in "the zone." When you're actually entering the prose and your mind opens like a floodgate- that's the freestyle creative mode. In this mode there is no logic and no criticism. If you're thinking critically or in logical, sequential terms- then you'll and hamper your creativity.
' Logical Freestyle- This is the plotting and outlining mode. You should be thinking in practical terms here. Times, dates, events, orders, locations. This is the mode of structure and planning. It is creative, but only in the sense that you creatively organize. Criticism is still out, and if you find yourself immersed in creative thought that's not related to logical planning- you're in the wrong zone.
' Logical Formal- In this mode your creativity is turned off almost entirely. You're thinking like a mathematician now. Outline and plot your writing, but only to enhance the structure- no new ideas here- just organizing. Think of this as the finial edit of your plan or outline. No major creative ......
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