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\"\"<\/a>I\u2019ve decided to syndicate my ebook\u00a0Overcome Writer\u2019s Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Jumpstart Your Creativity<\/em>\u00a0on my blog, Writer\u2019s Fun Zone, over about 10 weeks. You can read the whole book here, or buy the entire ebook at\u00a0Kindle<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Smashwords<\/a><\/strong>, and at other ebook vendors.<\/p>\n

Beginnings, Middles and Ends: The Creative Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cEvery day and in every way, I am becoming an artist.\u201d
\n<\/em>— adapted from Al Franken\u2019s Stewart Smalley on Saturday Night Live<\/p>\n

Awareness: Knowledge is Power<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing your creative process, and knowing what stage you\u2019re in, helps you be a better artist — by adding more awareness and understanding to your life.<\/p>\n

In this article, by creative process I mean the first draft stage of your writing. And in my case, I\u2019m referring to the first draft of my current novel.<\/p>\n

Are you in the beginning<\/strong> — enthusiastic, hopeful, a burst of energy? Are you in the middle<\/strong> — challenged by the material, wondering what to do next? Or, are you at the end<\/strong>, sad or glad to be finishing?<\/p>\n

Instead of reacting to your perhaps chaotic thoughts and feelings at each stage (reacting being the effect of the thinking and feelings), recognize that such thoughts and feelings are part of the process, and that you can choose to respond instead of react. So, what are they in more detail? I\u2019ll describe the three stages as I experience them. I\u2019ll then ask you to investigate your thoughts and feelings about where you are in your creative process with your writing.<\/p>\n

The Beginning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When I\u2019m at the beginning of a novel, I often feel anxiety and nervousness. When I become aware of this, I realize the feelings stem from not knowing what the story will be, only that it wants to be told. Then I realize that the anxiety is more like an excited energy wanting to bubble up out of my subterranean mind. Once I\u2019m past the uncertainty, I become excited and start right in on story creation, and the beginning sails past smoothly. Until I hit the end of the beginning, and the start of the middle.<\/p>\n

The Middle<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many novelists I know talk about the \u201cdreaded middle.\u201d This is where procrastination, i.e., doing anything but writing, rears its head. In this lump of middle, what is going on?<\/p>\n

This is often where I want to run screaming from the page because suddenly I\u2019m knee deep in the story and all my worries come to the fore: is this story any good? What about this other character? Where do I go from here? Oh no, I\u2019ve deviated from my outline. What do I do?<\/p>\n

Pesky thoughts of that nature. And feelings? Ah, this is where I feel like I really don\u2019t know how to write. And what am I doing being a writer anyway?<\/p>\n

Ah, yes. The middle. Well, what I\u2019ve learned is that this is a necessary part of the writing cycle. It\u2019s messy, not pretty, and not fit to be shown except to the most forgiving of souls. This is where I am right now in my novel. My strategy? To allow this to be the messy part of the novel writing process. That\u2019s what it is. And then I sit down to write and create more mess, and have fun doing it. Because soon comes the end.<\/p>\n

The End<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Finishing a first draft for me makes me sad. I\u2019ve so enjoyed discovering the story that I\u2019m sad for this discovery process to end. It will never be this fresh again. I am also looking forward to the editing phase, which has its own beginning, middle and end, though different from the first draft stage. As I end a story, I linger, taking my time to write the final scenes, saying good-bye to my characters in their freshness. Then I give myself time to acknowledge the ending, have a good cry, and give myself time to be done. That is, I let myself transition slowly to the next phase. Most importantly, I celebrate.<\/p>\n

Where Are You?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take a moment to pinpoint where you are in your process: beginning, middle, or end of your writing project. Now what? Celebrate! Wherever you are in the process, you deserve acknowledgement. At every stage, you deserve support, kudos, and high fives. If the work is not over, get to work. If it is, then celebrate.<\/p>\n

If you are not sure what stage you\u2019re in, seek advice. Ask others in your field to reveal their stages of work. If they don\u2019t know, it will be a learning process for the both of you. If they do know, you can learn from their experience and wisdom. Of what they offer, take what resonates with you and discard the rest — not as invalid, only as not applicable to you.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Your Success<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take the time to celebrate your finished piece and the journey you took to arrive at this moment. You did it! Not only are you a creative being — we all are — you acted upon a dream and spent time, energy and resources to bring your creation to life. You overcame the challenges, faced the enemies of weak focus, lack of motivation, so-called procrastination, and external naysayers and time-sucks. You climbed the mountain of self-doubt, fear and inertia. You created!<\/p>\n

Congratulations!<\/strong> Now show your art. Benefit humanity through your unique vision by showing ourselves to ourselves. Find your audience, and announce your creation to the world.<\/p>\n

Let your light shine. Enlighten us with your beauty, truth and masterful-ness.<\/em><\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

You can buy the whole 10 Sparks on the\u00a0Kindle<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Smashwords<\/a><\/strong>, and at other ebook vendors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Bestselling Author\u2019s Coach<\/a>,\u00a0Beth Barany<\/a>\u00a0is dedicated to the notion that all is better with play.<\/p>\n

An author too, she\u2019s the author of the 2012 award-winning young adult fantasy novel\u00a0Henrietta The Dragon Slayer<\/a><\/em>, as well as of the bestselling\u00a0nonfiction books for authors and aspiring authors.<\/a><\/p>\n

Beth gives away 10 spots per month for a 60-Minute Complimentary Coaching Session.\u00a0First Come First Serve!<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Schedule yours today! Click here now to schedule yours:\u00a0Beth\u2019s Online Scheduler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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