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Edna, I also get a lot of physical exercise. I find, like you, that it really helps my brain relax and get to a more productive state.

Anne, I’ve started meditating some mornings after I do stretching exercises. I find it helps both my creativity and my organization.

I’ve always felt the act of touch typing or any typing with two hands was probably an integrative activity… meditation seems to release both sides of my brain for creativity probably because it helps me off the usual stories I tell myself.

Doing handbuilding with clay is another art I like.. playing in the mud – both hands, all down my apron and often dripping on my shoes 😉

Nida, I think letting your “right brain” take over when you’re working with character and plot development is very important. You’ll just eventually need to use your “left brain” to make sure that the character and plot ideas make good sense.

Thanks for sharing your story Cathy. I also feel a need for more creativity in my life. I’m expressing that through the creation of products for freelance writers that I’ll be releasing over the next year.

Thanks for sharing your perspective Jack. I think if we are strong in one area, we should recognize that and encourage it while also developing important aspects of the other area.