Schedule the Muse
Creativity can’t be commanded, but it can be calendared. Block an hour daily, park ideas fast, and timebox experiments when you show up.
Songwriting, I have to take myself away from everybody to do. It's an unsightly act' - Nick Cave
Accomplished writers don’t wait for lightning; they build a storm window. You won’t always write a full song in your slot - and that’s fine. The win is showing up, collecting seeds, and giving them oxygen in regular sessions. The more you practice “making space,” the easier flow becomes.
What this looks like
Two-week sprint: 60 minutes/day, same time if possible.
Idea capture everywhere: notes/voice memos → tag and centralise.
Session recipe: 5–10 min warm-up → 3 × 10–15 min experiments → export something → set a tiny next step.
'I'm always trying to find myself little holes where I can do some songwriting' - Darius Rucker
Activities & exercises (ready to use)
Plan Some Creative Time
For the next two weeks, block an hour a day. Show up. Even a messy chorus draft counts.Idea Parking
Consolidate scattered scribbles/voice memos into one place with tags (mood, tempo, key, use-case).Session Template
Set an intention, pull 1–2 seeds, timebox experiments, and end with a tiny next action scheduled.
Schedule the Muse: block your hour for the next 14 days and log one seed per day - lyrics, riff, or groove.
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This series, the content and any observations or suggestions made are based on my personal experience, anonymised to protect privacy. Nothing here is financial, legal, or medical advice - please seek professional guidance for your own situation.