Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Artistic Essay essays
Artistic Essay essays When the idea of a personal artistic experience comes to mind, there are a number of things that must considered. The first thing is the term art. What is art? Ones idea of art can vary greatly according to culture and definition. Art is a form of self expression that manifests itself by ways of beliefs, ideals and perception. That is to say that art mirrors the inner self of the person that makes it and of the ones the appreciate it. Artistic moments are times that everyone experiences in their lives. The next thing that comes to mind is how does on define an artistic moment? In my knowledge an artistic moment is defined by three things. Ones ability to make art, appreciation of it, and other peoples perception of such an art. An artistic moment that I experienced was something that manifested through me a few months ago. The artistic moment that I experienced was musical in content. You see, music is a form of art. I have never really ever learned how to play any instruments over the years and was starting to learn how to play the electric guitar. Actually, music is something that I really enjoy and have learned how to appreciate both the extreme and the lighter forms of it. There are a number of artists that appeal to my kind of artistic musical skill. The artistic experience involved me playing some of the songs on the guitar. I was actually able to play some of the songs on the guitar without any lessons. I played many of the songs by ear. I actually wrote a couple tracks that day and I really felt a great deal of joy by doing so. I think that to be able to make music, it does take an amount of artistic skill. Some friends of mine have actually told me something that I never really even thought of before. They proposed to me that just by listening to music is an artistic experience in i tself. I think that this may be true to some extents. I was also able to appreciate the music that I...
Monday, March 2, 2020
Why Therell Never Be a Perfect Time to Write
Why Therell Never Be a Perfect Time to Write Why Thereââ¬â¢ll Never Be a Perfect Time to Write Why Thereââ¬â¢ll Never Be a Perfect Time to Write By Ali Hale One day, youââ¬â¢re going to write that novel thatââ¬â¢s been tugging at your sleeve. One day, youââ¬â¢re going to start posting regularly on your blog. One day, youââ¬â¢re going to finish that ebook you started. One day Trust me, I know how you feel. For years, I wanted to be a writer, but I didnââ¬â¢t actually write. I had lots of ideas and dreams, but they never made it out of my head and onto the page. Why? Because I was waiting for the perfect time. I thought that Iââ¬â¢d suddenly, magically, find myself inspired. Great chunks of free time would materialise from nowhere, without any effort on my part. Guess what? It never happened. If youââ¬â¢re struggling to find the time (and energy) to sit down and write, then take heart. Youââ¬â¢re not alone ââ¬â in fact, ââ¬Å"finding time to writeâ⬠is the most common issue that Iââ¬â¢m asked about when Iââ¬â¢m coaching writers. Hereââ¬â¢s why thereââ¬â¢ll never be a perfect time: #1: Writing is a High-Resistance Activity Iââ¬â¢ve been writing for a living for three years (Iââ¬â¢ve completed a novel in that time too), and I still find myself reluctant to get going when I sit down to write. Writing isnââ¬â¢t easy. It takes mental energy ââ¬â and often emotional energy, too. For most of us, the writing process is also a thinking process: for instance, if youââ¬â¢re putting together a ââ¬Å"Hire Meâ⬠page for your blog, youââ¬â¢ll have to get completely clear about what exactly you offer, what you charge, and so on. There are an awful lot of activities that feel much easier than writing. Doing the housework. ââ¬Å"Networkingâ⬠on Twitter. Making a coffee. Sure, youââ¬â¢ll have the occasional day when youââ¬â¢re filled with inspiration and you canââ¬â¢t wait to get to the keyboard. But those days are pretty rare. #2: Writing Requires Concentration and Privacy Finding the perfect time to write isnââ¬â¢t the only issue at hand. You might also need to find a good place. Itââ¬â¢s very tough to write if youââ¬â¢re sitting on a sofa with your laptop while the televisionââ¬â¢s on and housemates or family members are chatting. I personally find it almost impossible to write at all if anyone can see my screen (even if theyââ¬â¢re not deliberately watching) ââ¬â and I know that a lot of writers feel the same way. To feel secure enough to write, you need a certain amount of privacy. The perfect place isnââ¬â¢t going to appear from nowhere. You might hold out hopes for a magical day when your family do the chores, clear off to the park and leave you in peace to write but is that really going to happen? #3: Writing Is Important but (Usually) Not Urgent Your writing is important ââ¬â even if no-one else seems to think so. If you get that novel finished, it could be the first step on a lucrative new career. If you write regularly on your blog, youââ¬â¢ll establish a strong online platform. And if you finish that ebook, youââ¬â¢ll have something to sell to your blogââ¬â¢s readers. Beyond that, your writing is important because itââ¬â¢s part of who you are. Iââ¬â¢d hazard a guess that youââ¬â¢re happy when you manage to write ââ¬â and dissatisfied when weeks or months go by without any writing. The problem is, ââ¬Å"write novelâ⬠probably isnââ¬â¢t the most urgent thing on your to-do list. Less significant but more time-pressing tasks ââ¬â like doing the chores, or fulfilling commitments that youââ¬â¢ve taken on ââ¬â are pushing writing down and down the list. So What Can You Do? Stop waiting for the perfect time. Instead, make a commitment to find two hours during the next week when you can write. There are 168 hours in a week ââ¬â you can take two of those to do something that really matters to you. Perhaps they wonââ¬â¢t be the perfect time ââ¬â but theyââ¬â¢ll be far better than nothing. Good luck with your writing! Ali Hale is a writing coach and founder of our Freelance Writing Course. If youââ¬â¢d like some help finding time to write, she has a free mini-ebook How to Find Time For Your Writing, available when you join her newsletter list. (Youââ¬â¢ll also get weekly writing tips and encouragement and occasional extra free ebooks ââ¬â all straight to your inbox, all completely free.) You can find out more about the newsletter, and sign up, here. Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Writing Basics category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:12 Types of LanguageWork of Art Titles8 Great Podcasts for Writers and Book Authors
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