How do you write and draw so well?
Do you have any tips for both?
I am a beginner artist and I am considering starting to write
Thank you for your kindness, you are always so lovely!
Akdjdjskjd first, dear anon you flatter me 🙈🙈
Second, I think as creators, we’re constantly learning which makes us all “beginners” really 😘
Now, as for tips, my biggest one is to:
As cliché as it sounds, I feel it’s the best one. Just dive straight into it - write that story or draw that pic. And if you find that you enjoy it, keep doing it - even on the days you feel less than spectacular. 🩵
There’s a lot of content and creators out there so it’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of comparison, but try your best to focus on the joy you get from creating. Because at the end of the day, that’s the most important thing. (Also self-indulgent content pieces are the best ones 😆)
Experiment! I’m constantly downloading different brushes to Procreate (since I’m a digital artist) and watching tutorials from artist I enjoy and messing around with styles. Doesn’t always turn out the best and I tend to stick to my style, but it’s fun to dip into something new.
Writing is the same way. Experiment with different POVs, platforms, genres, etc. There are many ways to go about writing say a novel, so don’t be afraid to play around with different methods (outlining, sticky notes, etc) to find what works best for you!
Something I like to do when I want to expand my details/ descriptions or even to just get the juices flowing is “Show don’t Tell.” Pick an emotion and write a short excerpt/ scene that portrays that emotion without actually saying what the emotion is.
I also write script-style sometimes when doing dialogue for a scene, as if I’m writing a play. It helps me focus more on the conversation exchange. Then I can go in and flush out the details and descriptions for the scene afterwards.
My last tip that I’ll give you so I stop rambling forever is share your work.
It doesn’t have to be right away, and it doesn’t have to be every single thing you create. It can be done privately between you and a close friend, or publicly on some sort of media platform, but sharing your creations -while nerve wracking at times-can be so fulfilling when you find others that share your interests and appreciate the work and passion you put into your projects.
It can also be a great way to get feedback, if that’s something you’re looking for/ ask for.
ANYWAY! I hope this was helpful! I’d love to see your creations if you ever feel like sharing them!
Have an amazing day my sweet Anon! And Happy creating!! ✨🩷
