Comments on: Three steps to becoming more creative http://www.kriscramer.com/three-steps-to-becoming-more-creative author & screenwriter Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:16:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kris http://www.kriscramer.com/three-steps-to-becoming-more-creative#comment-519 Kris Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:01:52 +0000 http://www.kriscramer.com/?p=402#comment-519 Hi Allison, Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the article. I hate to admit it but I still have scraps of paper with story ideas written on them. I don't think I'll ever be able to overcome that habit, especially since I write so many things in my little notebook while I'm away from the house. I eventually add those ideas to the file on my computer, but the scribbled notes tend to accumulate anyway. I envy writers who have all their notes organized into folders for plot ideas, character backgrounds, etc. I could probably reach that point if I really worked at it but it would mean sacrificing some of my writing time to spend it organizing instead. ~ Kris Hi Allison,
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the article.

I hate to admit it but I still have scraps of paper with story ideas written on them. I don't think I'll ever be able to overcome that habit, especially since I write so many things in my little notebook while I'm away from the house. I eventually add those ideas to the file on my computer, but the scribbled notes tend to accumulate anyway. I envy writers who have all their notes organized into folders for plot ideas, character backgrounds, etc. I could probably reach that point if I really worked at it but it would mean sacrificing some of my writing time to spend it organizing instead.

~ Kris

]]> By: Allison http://www.kriscramer.com/three-steps-to-becoming-more-creative#comment-518 Allison Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:50:02 +0000 http://www.kriscramer.com/?p=402#comment-518 I love these suggestions. I'm going to start a "Story Ideas" file on my computer now. I currently have various scraps of paper with different story ideas lying around the house. Having them be in a centralized location with room to make additions makes much more sense. Also, I really like the idea about straying from your comfort zone. Some of my best ideas have come from new experiences (e.g., trying Pilates for the first time, scheduling a fashion photo shoot, etc.) I love these suggestions. I'm going to start a "Story Ideas" file on my computer now. I currently have various scraps of paper with different story ideas lying around the house. Having them be in a centralized location with room to make additions makes much more sense.

Also, I really like the idea about straying from your comfort zone. Some of my best ideas have come from new experiences (e.g., trying Pilates for the first time, scheduling a fashion photo shoot, etc.)

]]> By: Kris http://www.kriscramer.com/three-steps-to-becoming-more-creative#comment-517 Kris Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:09:39 +0000 http://www.kriscramer.com/?p=402#comment-517 Hi Caryl, That's so true! It seems like our society tries to force children to conform to a specific set of standards and expectations, and any time a child demonstrates a trait outside those parameters, adults try to squash that trait before it can fully flourish. What's sad is we then spend our adult lives having to work to recapture what we lost. Thanks for stopping by the blog! ~ Kris Hi Caryl,
That's so true! It seems like our society tries to force children to conform to a specific set of standards and expectations, and any time a child demonstrates a trait outside those parameters, adults try to squash that trait before it can fully flourish. What's sad is we then spend our adult lives having to work to recapture what we lost.

Thanks for stopping by the blog!

~ Kris

]]> By: Caryl Loper http://www.kriscramer.com/three-steps-to-becoming-more-creative#comment-516 Caryl Loper Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:12 +0000 http://www.kriscramer.com/?p=402#comment-516 In adults I have noticed that the more one thinks outside the box, the more the individual is creative and flowing on all levels. When you think back to your childhood days, you are encouraged to color in the lines, restricting one’s ability to be dynamic and spectacular. I remember when I taught art to young children and one girl was chastised by other children for painting her foliage red. I encouraged her to stay true to her creative potential. Thanks for sharing; I loved the article. In adults I have noticed that the more one thinks outside the box, the more the individual is creative and flowing on all levels.

When you think back to your childhood days, you are encouraged to color in the lines, restricting one’s ability to be dynamic and spectacular. I remember when I taught art to young children and one girl was chastised by other children for painting her foliage red. I encouraged her to stay true to her creative potential.

Thanks for sharing; I loved the article.

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