Purt Near Perfect:

I was trying to explain to a friend of mine why I schedule time to create. After a long conversation, I knew she would understand better if I shared with her a book I love, "a practical guide" called "The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It For Life" by Twyla Tharp. When mundane things fill my day, I've often experienced a sort of artistic writer's block. It seems that my mind gets so full of "things to do" and "daily chores" that I can't let go of the lists and produce even a straight line! So when I need to get off dead center, I use some of the creative exercises suggested in this book to jump-start my brain cells. I could never-ever be a Twyla Tharp (only in my dreams!) but simply reading about how she lives outside the box helps me shake myself and open my mind... it's like Boot Camp for creativity!