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Let’s write a book together: magic
Probably many people who write have noticed how at a certain stage of creating a text magic turns on. This happens as if by itself, and does not require any additional effort from you and new investments. It’s like Mendeleev’s dream — a set of previously received impressions is triggered, which for the time being were packaged in the subconscious, and were just waiting in the wings to manifest themselves.
What does this strange, but definitely magical state of soaring, freedom, and the thrill of one’s own mastery give? As a rule, it’s an excellent text, because the nasty internal censor stops gnawing at you. The bonds of control are released, and at the same time, intuition powerfully asserts itself, which “gives” you the best options for self-expression, and ultimately embellishes your creativity.
Often the impetus for inclusion in the flow is communication with smart people — let’s call them that generically. These are gurus and teachers who come into our lives from nowhere and go to nowhere. Sometimes, however, they remain, gradually turning into ordinary people. But their creativity flows into you, enriches you, turns the mixture of non-ferrous metals of your creativity into gold.
You can feed off external highlights and experiences, as Julia Cameron teaches in her author classic, The Artist’s Way. Life itself brings novelty and…
