Stanley Dankoski - The Grounded Writer

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There comes a time when you create something and you are in awe. #muse

There comes a time when you create something and you are in awe.

Legit in awe of what you’ve written, painted, photographed.

For me, it’s this photograph. I can’t believe I made it.

I look at it with reverence. I look at it with fear.

She is a powerful queen, yes. But, more importantly, how did I make this photo? Can I make it again? How can I be so sure? How can I top this? I know the conditions and the settings, and I can recreate those, but the next time won’t be the same.

Thinking too much about these questions will stunt your growth.

Chill out. Relax. You can do it again.

When I tell people I capture the essence of your inner brilliance, whether as a book editor or photographer, this is what I mean.

I channel my creativity through the king inside me and create my kingdom. Or I lay out the map for my comrades (clients) to follow.

Be it a short story, a manuscript, a portrait, or event photography.

When the king steps up, so does the muse, so do his subjects.

Do the work. Keep going. Believe in yourself and your creativity.

(To be continued.)

If you need help channeling that energy in your writing, or if you’re ready to take it to the next level and get on a path to publishing, let’s chat.


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