The action for writers is to (surprise) - write

The action for writers is to (surprise) - write! It does have to be brilliant or an incredible amount

at a time. Just write. Journaling is a great for regular writing, especially to unleash your inner

thoughts, emotions, impressions, concerns and ideas. You don't have to share it with anyone. Then

again, if you need an audience, you can try blogging. A lot of people are doing it. But it is a

commitment to regularly write and you need to consider your audience and your topics carefully. Most

blogs have some type of theme or focus.

Another way to enhance creativity is to be around creative things and people. Read poetry, explore

nature, view theater, movies and art. It tends to rub off on you.

I was grateful this evening to see these two ideas expressed as part of 11 Tips to Enhance Creativity

in 2011, writtin by Linda Joy Myers. She's the current NAMW President (National Association of Memoir

Writers). Her article was included in the January 2011 newsletter I subscribe to by email (it's free).

I couldn't locate the article on their website, but there is a lot of great information available

online, including their blog.

So, go do something creative. And then share it with someone else. We need to be "the spark" in the

lives of others.