Living Beyond the Book

Ep. 2: Why Constraints Can Improve Your Writing and How to Get Started

November 24, 2020 Emma Boone Season 1 Episode 2
Living Beyond the Book
Ep. 2: Why Constraints Can Improve Your Writing and How to Get Started
Show Notes

If you’ve spent any amount of time in a creative industry, you hear a lot of conversations about structured vs. unstructured habits. 

 For example, with writing, we often hear the debates between: 

·      Plotters vs. pantsers

·      “Butt in chair” vs. writing when you feel inspired 

·      A scheduled writing time vs. writing in the cracks of time 

All of these depend on your life situation, and there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to creativity. However, in general, having some structure within your writing schedule and within your work can have a huge positive impact on your creativity. 
 
 We'll talk about how constraints inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, how it can work for you, and 5 tips for starting your writing habit right now!