Timeless advice for creators
The life of a creator can feel lonely. But you are part of a long history and thriving community of creators—writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists. In these articles, I share examples, principles, and frameworks to help you become a better creator. Sign up to get these sent to your email each week.
Are You Creatively Lonely?
So many artists are lonely. It’s a self-inflicted exile.
Composers struggle alone. Painters grapple at the canvas but end up grappling themselves. We feel like we have seized control, but control has seized us.
The story we make up about creative life is that it is cheapened when we have help. The critics will say that you’re not good enough to do it on your own.