For most, fear is an inherent part of the creative process, but according to some experts in the field, this fear can be accepted, then dealt with, allowing the creative individual to move successfully forward. For example, in The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, Steven Pressfield, an expert in the art of avoiding creativity freezes, offers some soothing advice: “The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it”. He offers sound techniques and strategies for avoiding both fear and resistance.
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