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What does it mean?
Artistic ideas come after writing, not before.
In plain terms
I get ideas after finishing a play.
What can you take from it?
Let creation happen spontaneously.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • artistic work
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • start creating
  • trust the process

Questions to consider

  • When do your ideas come?
  • Do you plan your art?

Another view

Some artists plan extensively beforehand.

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