Love “creative minimalism”! And yes, it’s sobering when fluttering among creative ideas becomes more difficult. But I can still do good work—better, even. Less, but deeper.
This is why we released books for Roy in 2024 and 2025 and my next novel is nowhere near ready.
There was a guy in the 1900s (actually the 1990s 😊), one of those business guru types, who talked about the number of projects people can have on the go at any one time and still do them well. And it’s different depending on temperament and the projects.
Yes -- I still like the idea of multiple projects. I don't think I'll ever be a one-project kind of guy. When the steam runs out of one project (for the day, hour, moment...), I can switch to another and keep the creativity rolling.
So, my version of creative minimalism will never be one. I'm not sure what it *will* be. But I'm working on that... lol
Looking to forward to your next novel, whenever that will be!
Oh for sure doing just one project could be stifling!
When I worked for money, I could do one generative writing plus a couple of editing/proofing jobs at the same time, rotating through the day. It’s harder with fiction/CNF because there’s more to gauge all the way through.
I look forward to hearing what new work areas you’re investigating!
Love “creative minimalism”! And yes, it’s sobering when fluttering among creative ideas becomes more difficult. But I can still do good work—better, even. Less, but deeper.
This is why we released books for Roy in 2024 and 2025 and my next novel is nowhere near ready.
There was a guy in the 1900s (actually the 1990s 😊), one of those business guru types, who talked about the number of projects people can have on the go at any one time and still do them well. And it’s different depending on temperament and the projects.
Yes -- I still like the idea of multiple projects. I don't think I'll ever be a one-project kind of guy. When the steam runs out of one project (for the day, hour, moment...), I can switch to another and keep the creativity rolling.
So, my version of creative minimalism will never be one. I'm not sure what it *will* be. But I'm working on that... lol
Looking to forward to your next novel, whenever that will be!
Oh for sure doing just one project could be stifling!
When I worked for money, I could do one generative writing plus a couple of editing/proofing jobs at the same time, rotating through the day. It’s harder with fiction/CNF because there’s more to gauge all the way through.
I look forward to hearing what new work areas you’re investigating!
Thanks Marion -- you'll be hearing about those new areas soon enough!