Georgia Correspondent Jennifer Rampey gained these insights from Author Emily Hanlon at a recent workshop in Atlanta. That's one pearl of wisdom author Emily Hanlon shared with writers recently at a workshop focusing on unleashing and developing characters from the imagination. How to Fall Down the Rabbit Hole Without Really Trying, is a course on setting this creativity free and was the centerpiece of the workshop. Hanlon encourages her students to become aware of what is happening in the unconscious mind where characters are first generated, and to be open to the unexpected nature of creativity.
Great ideas happen spontaneously.
You don't create your characters - they create you. Don't be afraid to play. Creativity is about going back and becoming a child. It's important to value and validate your own creativity. Hanlon said successful creators are passionate about their work, and they are risk takers although they don't have to be bungee jumpers.