ultrablue123

How do you deal with being stuck creatively?

I'm a writer and it's like... I either have no motivation to write but a lot of ideas, or I'm motivated to write something but then I have no ideas. It's really starting to bum me out that I can't kick my ass into doing shit. I know every artist/creative person gets stuck with no ideas/motivation eventually, so what do you recommend doing? Is it just because it's your job that you keep trucking? How can I get excited and not discouraged about creating something again?

Thanks for meeting me at MAGFest btw.

Damn, thanks dude. I definitely see what you're saying with the landscape thing. I feel like where I'm stuck mentally has a lot to do with where I'm stuck physically. I've really gotten into these mundane day-to-day routines where I barely break the norm with my habits, and I really think that's contributing to what's hindering me, and breaking said habits is not only tough, but kind of scary as well. This spring, I'm going to London via a short spring break study abroad trip via my college, and I'm hoping that helps some. It's both an exciting prospect, but also a frightening one. In the end, I hope it's if nothing else liberating.

I've thought a lot about the daily just writing whatever side of things. Really need to start that just to get good habits, not shitty ones that lead nowhere. Hearing that from you is all the more motivation for me to get into gear.

Thanks for giving such a thoughtful response. It really means a lot, and I'm sure you hear this tons, but you are a big inspiration to me and thousands of other people. I feel like I want to print it out and pin it to my wall as a reminder haha. Just.. thanks, Arin. Keep doing everything you do.

Hey, guys! Will there be any Starbomb or NSP performances at MAGFest? And if not, WHY NOT!?

Also, how many high fives can I get when I see you guys? 50? 50 sounds good.