15 Minute Writer

Writing Tips From A Butterfly Painting

September 16th, 2014 Tags: creative writing, encouragement in writing, writing tips
Posted in Creative Writing, Creativity, Writing Tips

Do you want to attract people to you as a writer?

One way is to be unique and different in how you express yourself.  I’ve discovered that doing creative activities in other areas helps me be more creative and unique in my writing.

For example, in my last watercolor class I painted a butterfly.  My teacher is an accomplished artist in the master’s category. She’s made her living as a freelance artist and some of her originals designs and art work are breathtaking.

In class, we drew a simple butterfly. First of all, I traced over my teacher’s lines with tracing paper. As I did so, my mind focused on the movement of my hand and how it felt copying her lines. I broke each section down and got a feel for how the lines went together. 

Copying the masters is a good way to learn art techniques according to my sister who is a well known color pencil artist and art coach. She’s taught me that it’s a good idea to copy the masters as a learning experience.

After copying my teacher, when I went to draw my own butterfly my confidence in drawing had been strengthened. She had carefully explained her strategies, design and composition decisions.

As we painted, she shared her thinking and strategies. I listened and followed her art principles but created my own version of the butterfly. Much to my delight, my simple butterfly painting as an budding artist expressed an inspired uniqueness.

I reflected on how this applies to writing. We can learn the strategies and techniques of more advanced writers by reading their work and learning from how they write well. Then we take those principles and create something that is uniquely ours. My butterfly though imperfect and not as advanced as an experienced artist brought me satisfaction and joy. In the same way, you can enjoy implementing creative writing strategies at whatever level you’re at and find satisfaction and joy.

This is why I love to work with students sharing the online writing course, “How to Write for Fun and Profit.” You learn writing strategies that the masters use to craft their bestselling books, stories and memories. Check it out and if this is something that would fit your needs, I would love to support as you learn to write or learn to write more creatively.

Since you’re a writer,  you want to get your books, stories, memories, or articles and blog posts done. A  winning formula is accountability, support and encouragement to achieve your dreams and you’ll find it in the “From Stuck to Success Community.”  You don’t have to be stuck to  join, you simply need a desire and commitment to achieve your writing dreams.

If you want encouragement, productivity tips and strategies to overcome your fears, Check out the book I wrote to encourage you, “From Stuck to Success:Conquer Your Fears and Achieve Your Writing Dreams.” “From Stuck to Success:Conquer Your Fears and Achieve Your Writing Dreams.”

I encourage you to nurture your creative side in whatever way you can. You’ll find 5 Tips to Nurture Your Creative Side by clicking here. 

Don’t simply go through life, nurture your creative side and enjoy life!

Go Write NOW!