It's scary to be creative

Someone wrote to me yesterday:

"I really, really want to submit something but I feel nervous about trying. Silly, huh? Creativity scares me ... I love to write and even though I shouldn't need a reason to write, this is the perfect reason to start something."

I think that being creative is scary. It can be so wonderful. It can make your spirit soar. But getting going is like stepping off a cliff. And even once you start, it's hard to keep up your stamina to finish. The trick is having something to kick you in the ass so you just stumble over the edge. You can deliver this kick to yourself, but often that means that fear stops you from delivering it.

This is why we started the Cozine project. To be a kick in the ass.