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Resources I use to Get Out of a Creative Funk.
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By
Bre Love
Resources I use to build up motivation and shake off a creative funk from books, to movies
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Books
A good read for any writer who needs a little inspiration and a kick in the pants every once in a while
Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing & Life
Definitely a must-read for any writer struggling to get words on the page.
The War of Art: Break Through Creative Blocks
Just started reading this and the inspiration is crazy good. Gilbert writes with authority and skill, but also a gentleness.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Some of the exercises can really help to get to the core of whatever issue I’m having that’s affecting my writing.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition - Books
Quick sections to read when inspiration is needed.
Letters to A Young Writer | Colum McCann
Websites
I love scrolling through Pinterest to find inspiration, motivation, humor or all of the above.
Pinterest
Movies
There’s something so inspiring about the magical realism.
Imaginaerum (2012)
Movies about writers really help motivate me. This one is so good, and yet so profound.
Watch Ruby Sparks
Magical realism really helps me break out of a funk.
Big Fish (2003)
Songs
This song is on my almost all of my mood writing playlists. It reminds me of the power of words and how strong they can be.
Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip – You Will See Me Lyrics
There are a few select songs from Hamilton that pump me up to get back to writing. Overall, the whole show helps with inspiration.
Home - New York - Hamilton Official Site
A song to put my dreams into perspective. “Can’t be King/Queen of the world if you’re slave to the grind”
Slave to the Grind- Skid Row
