Creative Courage and Vulnerability
How to take risks and be authentic with your writing and creativity
Many creative people find it difficult to write and create honest work from their own experiences because they’re afraid to be vulnerable and show their inner thoughts and sensitive history.
I believe the best creativity comes from real life and the most authentic stories come from true experiences. It’s our job as creatives to tap into our courage and shine a light on our stories and our raw experiences for our readers and audiences.
How do you take risks, be courageous, and be unafraid to show your raw self with your writing and creativity? How do you develop creative courage?
I’m a creative and media consultant, writer, editor, and musician, and I’ve successfully run my creative agency for almost nine years. Prior to that, I worked in digital media as a web producer and copywriter. Then, I had a wild and rewarding career as a songwriter, recording artist, and international touring musician.
I’ve been a creative since I was very young, and I enjoy pushing the limits of creativity. I was an award-winning classical pianist as a child and a garage rock singer as a teenager in Minnesota. After leaving the Midwest, I was a spoken word performer and rock singer in Seattle, a…