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After almost a year of creative block, I'm finally working on a new project. I understand, intellectually, that these voids can be part of the process, but I got rather scared that inspiration was gone for good.

Did you ever experience this same.. dread?

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November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
You know how after a big high, you sometimes crash after and feel pretty darn lousy about life?

Creative, this applies DIRECTLY to your art.

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Creative lows are normal.
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June 25, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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“Talent dies without skill.”
—Chuck Wendig

Creative, talent and skill are different. One you’re born with and can’t control.

The other is entirely in your hands to hone.

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"Talent dies without skill."
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May 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
That project you put off because it would take too long? The time will pass anyway.

Make the thing. Learn the thing. The time will pass anyway, so you might as well create.

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The time will pass, anyway.
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April 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Your brain uses 20% of your body’s daily calories, even when there isn’t anything heavy going on.

And when there IS a lot going on?

Creative, this is why you’re so tired. It will still help you to create.

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Your brain is tired for good reason. You still need to create.
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April 26, 2026 at 2:28 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
First drafts don’t need to be coherent.

Expecting otherwise is like dumping puzzle pieces onto the table, then being upset that it isn’t yet a magical castle.

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Puzzle pieces only make a picture if you don’t give up.
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April 23, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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I’m going to tell you a story of shame. A mistake I made when I was younger…

And one of the main reasons I am relentlessly, unstoppable positive for the sake of all creatives.

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Anybody want to hear an embarrassing story?
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April 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Fame is people knowing your name.

Legacy is the ripple your life leaves on the pond of the world. Names are usually not attached—but the impact can last generations.

Creative, it’s time to discuss your legacy.

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Let’s talk legacy.
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April 20, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Creative, that idea may be beyond you right now. People around you may not understand.

That does NOT make it bad.

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If someone doesn’t like your work, all it means is they don’t like your work.
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April 19, 2026 at 3:19 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
“You never finish anything,” declares the cruel critic.

And the true artists says, “So what?”

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“You never finish anything.” So what?
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April 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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“Go a little bit out of your depth and when you don't feel your feet are quite touching the bottom, you're just about in the right place to do something exciting."
—David Bowie

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When it gets uncomfortable, you’re about to do something exciting.
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April 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
In 1969, art critic David Sylvester told the BBC “The Visual Scene” that artists must be allowed to do bad work, or the pressure would keep them from making good work.

He was right.

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Artists must be allowed to make bad art .
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April 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
Listening to music is not the same as going to a concert.

Creative this is your reminder: you are part of nature, and you willl benefit if you take some in.

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Reminder to play
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March 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
There is a lifecycle to the process of making art, creative.

Understanding the stages can save you a lot of stress.

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Time to remove some stress, creative: let's understand your creative cycle.
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March 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Be bold.

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Be bold.
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March 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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You don’t need to earn the right to make art.

MAKE THE THING, and join all the generations of humans who came before you and danced because they liked it.

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You don’t need to earn the right to make art. You were born with it.
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You don’t need to earn the right to make art. You were born with it.
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March 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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You are never going to know everything about your art.

This is actually an enormous comfort. Why? Three words: freedom to change.

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You’re never going to know everything about your art. This is good!
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March 2, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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It’s Sunday, creatives. Let’s talk about preparing for your creative week.

#2rulerecovery #forwriters #forartists #forcreatives #keepmovingforward
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Let’s talk about your creative week.
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February 23, 2026 at 1:27 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
We all have that wildly talented friend who can do something likewhip out a napkin and draw a masterpiece.

YOU can be that talented friend… if you’re willing to make garbage.

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YOU can be the talented friend—if you’re willing to make garbage.
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February 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
Creative, when was the last time you actually enjoyed making art?

It’s time to relearn artistic freedom.

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It’s time to relearn artistic freedom.
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February 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Creative, you know that gut-wrenching fear that you’re making “bad” art?

I have some really good news for you: you’re not.

#2rulerecovery #forwriters #forartist #forcreatives #create!

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Is your art bad? Here's the secret: no, it's not.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
Creative, don’t let all of this crush you.

If you want to make it through All This while retaining who you are and what you believe, making art is a powerful way to do that.

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Don’t let it all destroy you. Instead, make art.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
It’s worth the struggle! #forwriters #forartists #forcreatives #writersblock #artistsblock
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 AM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
We both know the trap: “Next year will be different!”

It will be, creative—but you will find it a LOT easier to create if you start now and don’t wait for the New Year.

Inertia is your friend.

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New Year's resolution? Let's make it easier to achieve.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
ruthannereid.bsky.social
I know you don’t have much time. To create, you need to TAKE that time.

Don’t waste the time you’ve salvaged by being unprepared.

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It's time to prepare for your creative week.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM