Cross-Platform Creativity

If you're a writer, are you also a musician?

If you're a painter, do you also write poems?

If you're a dancer, do you also scribble cute cartoon kittens on the side?

Cross-platform creativity is not only common, it helps creatives to exercise different aspects of their artist minds. If you find yourself drawn to some new art form - don't resist it so you can focus on the main thing. You'll bring in new inspirations that can seed ideas for your original art.

Yes, it is good to focus on one main form of creative endeavor, to build up a body of work. But if cinematography suddenly grabs your interest, make some YouTube videos, experiment with filming techniques, and have fun with it. No matter what your main job is, you're allowed to increase the depth of your character by learning new things.

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You're invited to learn more about me and my creative endeavors: Linda Jo Martin

Posted 11 months ago

1 comment

Dec 20, 2008
Martyn Lineker said...
Nice start Linda, I like your creativity ideas. I think I am a software developer and former sportsman who is trying to become a writer.

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