People talk about reaching “flow state” with their writing, but rarely does anyone tell us how to find that flow in the first place. Plenty of books, websites, and other resources teach us about the craft of writing and the publishing process. Yet, when it comes to getting those words on the page, the advice we usually get is BIC: backside in chair.
The idea of churning out words through brute force can be daunting, especially when we find ourselves at a creative crossroads. What we need is a framework, a method that gives us structure and addresses those peripheral aspects of the writing life, like motivation or resilience. The Creative FLOW approach is designed to fill this gap so you can get words on the page and keep writing, even when life presents challenges. At the heart of the framework is the acronym FLOW, where each letter represents a different aspect of your writing life. Each area has specific techniques and exercises, to help you reach that flow state and flourish as a writer.
F = Find Your Focus
L = Live Your Learning
O = Overcome Your Obstacles
W = Work Your Words
Find Your Focus
Focus is the foundation of all creative work. Without it, we might end up working on projects that never get finished and we may take action steps that don’t lead where we want to go. Focus is what helps us choose the right project at the right time and also tells us if we need to walk away. It shields us from distractions
