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What does it mean?
Songwriting is therapeutic for her; ideas constantly appear and she must capture them immediately.
In plain terms
Writing songs is a daily therapeutic habit.
What can you take from it?
Capture creative sparks right away.

Where it applies

  • studio sessions
  • late‑night brainstorming
  • commutes

Putting it to work

  • keep a notebook
  • record voice memos

Questions to consider

  • How do you preserve fleeting ideas?
  • When has a sudden idea changed your work?

Another view

Constant pressure to capture ideas can be stressful.

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