Creativity

I love blogging. Not just blogging, really, but writing in general. Writing is a method of relaxation for me. Even if I don't have something meaningful to say, I can at least use writing as an outlet for my thoughts. Having them written down helps me reflect on them later.

I learned to write from reading books, a ton of books. Honestly, all reading did was teach me what different combinations of words sound good together. Even though I can write pretty well, I am not always the most creative person. It's hard, but I feel like I should cut back on this love affair I have with adjectives, it kind of covers up for not having enough originality. I want to improve.

I have plenty of quirks when it comes to how I go about writing. The times when I am typing away at my keyboard are probably when I become the most antisocial. I prefer to be left alone, and am annoyed when people look over my shoulder at what I am doing before I've finished. I want my work to be as good as I can make it before I publish. In fact, some of my blogs have been totally rewritten in the editing stage or have ended on the cutting room floor.

Sometimes I listen to music while I work on my blog. It bothers me to have anything that I find distracting in the background, so turning on a loud TV nearby is the worst! Anyway, the only music I can have playing during my writing time is quiet piano. George Winston's album, December, is my favorite. That music is always helpful when I have to relax, because when I am not as stressed, my writing is much better. I feel like it can give me the creative edge that I need.

Here is a George Winston song that I heard recently and really enjoy. I know it's long but I think it is well worth listening to. Thanks and good job to whoever made this video, it was not me.