The Power of Silence in Creative Work

Are you open to being more creative this week?

✍️ Writing Tip:
Say less and mean more.
Silence on the page is as powerful as the words themselves. The pauses, spaces, and things left unsaid pull the reader in and make them participate. Resist the urge to explain everything. When you leave room for interpretation, readers fill that space with their own images and emotions. That will keep them connected.

🎨 Creativity Tip:
Step back to hear more clearly.
Noise dulls intuition. Take time to create without sound, distraction, or the pressure to produce. Silence has a way of showing you what truly matters in your work—and what doesn’t. Give your art quietness, and it will speak louder than you can imagine.

Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.
— Francis Bacon

Learn more in this short video:

Datta Groover
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The echidna knows the value of silence.
Photo taken by Datta in Tasmania, Australia

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