Yes. Insanely accurate. Sis articulated it so perfectly! I am definitely a slow creative. I would also call myself an intentional creative. I don’t necessarily think all slow creatives are inherently intentional. Thoughts?
Writers can definitely be slow and unintentional, for sure. But more often than not, slow writers are really considering the art, the arc of the story, and how to reach readers in the most effective way. While this is good, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds of “what ifs” instead of getting words on the page. I think this is why writing partners are so helpful. You have someone to hold you accountable to completing your work. So whether you’re slow or fast with writing, a writing partner can help you keep pace with your project and overall story goal.
Makes sense. So really, it is inherently intentional in that one would really only apply the term to intentional, thoughtful writers. Love the term. Love the essay.
Great piece. I would say creating slowly is to create humanly. So important to create away from the iron fist of capitalism. I also love ‘morning pages’ stream of consciousness writing, no pressure or structure, which is simply a non-demanding exercise to keep the wheels of creativity turning
Thank you for the validation. I'm a slow 🐌 creative and have always envied people who would come up with brilliant ideas at the drop of a hat and execute without second-guessing! I guess I am grateful for clients who trust my vision that my end result would be great.
As I inhale and exhale after I read this, thank you so much for being a slow creative because this was really well needed and the abundance of wisdom, and recommendations to evolve and affirm in being a slow creative was so beautiful. Thank you!
Such a comforting and affirming read! Thanks for validating the slow creative path and backing it up with scientific study too 🤌🏾 Love to see it!
It’s truly my pleasure 🤍☺️ thanks for reading!
This!
“the act of editing our work so much that we lose focus of our original idea.” — yep!
A very common pitfall, I struggled with this too many times 😭
Yes. Insanely accurate. Sis articulated it so perfectly! I am definitely a slow creative. I would also call myself an intentional creative. I don’t necessarily think all slow creatives are inherently intentional. Thoughts?
Writers can definitely be slow and unintentional, for sure. But more often than not, slow writers are really considering the art, the arc of the story, and how to reach readers in the most effective way. While this is good, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds of “what ifs” instead of getting words on the page. I think this is why writing partners are so helpful. You have someone to hold you accountable to completing your work. So whether you’re slow or fast with writing, a writing partner can help you keep pace with your project and overall story goal.
Makes sense. So really, it is inherently intentional in that one would really only apply the term to intentional, thoughtful writers. Love the term. Love the essay.
Great piece. I would say creating slowly is to create humanly. So important to create away from the iron fist of capitalism. I also love ‘morning pages’ stream of consciousness writing, no pressure or structure, which is simply a non-demanding exercise to keep the wheels of creativity turning
Yes! We often forget what the baseline of being human is because we’re so used to moving fast. That’s why slow creations are the most potent ❤️🔥
Thank you for the validation. I'm a slow 🐌 creative and have always envied people who would come up with brilliant ideas at the drop of a hat and execute without second-guessing! I guess I am grateful for clients who trust my vision that my end result would be great.
I second that! Lol we just have to make peace with our own pace
this was so refreshing and reaffirming i love it ! ♡
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🤍
I really enjoyed this read! Thank you for sharing. 💕
Thank you for reading! 🤍
i felt seen
🫶🏾 u are
❤️ love this. The way I experienced a whole body exhale on reading. Thank you for writing.
That’s beautiful ☺️🤍 im glad this message could provide you with comfort. Thank you for reading.
This is sooo good and something I needed to hear! Thank you ❤️
Glad this spoke to you, thank you for reading 🙏🏾
Loved this and it was exactly what I needed to read this morning, thank you! 💖
Thank you! Im glad you got what you needed from this ☺️
I feel so seen! Thank you!
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Relate to this heavily!! My best work is when i let it flow instead of making a rigid schedule. Love this piece 🤍
Likewise 😌 thanks for reading!
As I inhale and exhale after I read this, thank you so much for being a slow creative because this was really well needed and the abundance of wisdom, and recommendations to evolve and affirm in being a slow creative was so beautiful. Thank you!
🤍🤍 my pleasure
I appreciate you for this! Thank you for putting into words what I just couldn’t figure out… such affirming words 🤍
Glad to be a vessel of such an important message 🤍this is for all of us
I really appreciate your thoughts on the balance between avoiding arbitrary deadlines, while still remaining in touch with creative activity.
Thank you 🤍 glad you enjoyed
thanks for this <3. to be a slow creative in a fast-paced world can feel so defeating at times. glad to have found this cozy part of the internet!!
🤍🤍glad to reach you