YOU’RE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING STARTED ON A CREATIVE PROJECT, ASK THESE SIX QUESTIONS Am I chasing butterflies? Meaning you keep thinking of new ideas instead of moving forward with an existing project. To develop an idea, you must pick one butterfly and pin it down. Who will hold me accountable? Share your idea with someone–and schedule a series of small deliverables. Am I rearranging the bookshelves? This refers to the act of “preparing to create.” It may involve setting up a workspace, taking lessons, or doing research—each of which is fine until the point it becomes a stall tactic. How can
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