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TOOLS FOR BECOMING MORE CREATIVE
Below is a list of tools I use and rely on as a writer and blogger.
I’ve  also  included  some  other  recommended  resources  that  will  help  you
with your creative work.
The  list  is  relatively  long  and  (depending  on  the  nature  of  your  creative
work) you won’t need to use all of these tools.
Remember, the creative process and your ideas are more important than any
tool.
99designs
In the past, I’ve used
99designs
to find a designer to create a book cover for
one of my books. If you want a professional design (like a logo, t-shirt, business
card or packaging) for your online business, 99designs is a good place to start.
A smartphone
The best camera is the one you have with you at the time, and if you need to
take a picture or just capture an idea, your smartphone is almost always the best
choice. I use an iPhone.

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A whiteboard
I keep a large whiteboard next to where I write. It’s a great way of capturing
and  organising  ideas.  I  also  use  it  for  mind  maps  and  for  creating  outlines  for
articles,  chapters  and  even  books.  I  find  a  whiteboard  less  confining  that
traditional digital tools.
Audible
As a creative person, your inputs (what you read, listen to and watch) are just
as important as your outputs (what you write, paint or draw). I spend at least an
hour  a  day  listening  to  audiobooks  that  I  purchased  from
Audible
 on  my
smartphone. If you sign up, they’ll give you your first audiobook for free.
Behance
A
showcase  site
 for  design  and  other  creative  work.  Behance  is  great  for
inspiration and also for finding designers to work with. Also,
see Dribble
.
Brain.FM
Brain
.FM provides AI-generated music for focus, relaxation and deep work.
When I use this, I find I can enter a state of creative flow faster. Plug in a pair of
headphones and you’re good to go.
Buffer
I use
Buffer
to share articles, photos and social media updates by myself and
others  on  Instagram,  Facebook,  LinkedIn,  Twitter  and  Pinterest.  Buffer
simplifies  sharing  social  media  updates  across  multiple  networks  and  enables
you to schedule your updates in advance.
You can also collaborate with others and enable them to manage your social
media profiles… leaving you more time to work on your creative projects. More

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advanced social media users should consider Meet Edgar.
Canva  For  years,  I  used  Photoshop  and  the  rest  of  the  Adobe  Suite  to  create
images.  Today,  I  rely  on
Canva
 because  it  simplifies  creating  images  using  a
drag-and-drop editor.