From the course: Creativity Tips for All

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The rules of sharing your work

The rules of sharing your work

From the course: Creativity Tips for All

The rules of sharing your work

- One of the main drives behind our desire to create is the desire to share. The act of creation is a bridge we build between ourselves and the outside world. I like to think of it as a drawbridge that we extend from the castle of our mind and heart to other people, and it lets them walk out and meet us halfway, and when we lower that creative drawbridge, we make ourselves vulnerable, vulnerable to critique. Everyone has got an opinion, and we have to be careful which opinions we listen to, and while making sure you are clear as possible with your piece and its intentions are a great way to get the most out of feedback, it doesn't rule out the greatest variable, your emotions. It's nearly impossible to stay calm when people are talking about your work. It's your baby, and you're right to be protective of it. That said, your maternal instinct can get in the way of learning what's not working. I find the best way to rule out…

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