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One of the enduring ideas about developing creativity is to that creative people such as writers need to “get out of their own way” so they can more freely express their inner experience.
It is also potentially a core benefit of counseling or psychotherapy. But what does that really mean: getting out of our own way?
Creativity coach and therapist Eric Maisel notes that it is a writer’s inner life, perhaps more than anything else, that matters for creative work. 
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Creative achievement at a high level, making a notable impact on the culture, seems to require talents, passion and obsession. Here is an article on some of that: "Where Does Passion Come From?" By Sam McNerney - Why are all great achievers willing to go through all the pain? Small genetic advantages might make the difference. ~~~ Isn't this a great image? It is one I added to the post "8 Ways to Turn Your Passion into Profits" By Ali Brown. - "As entrepreneurs, one of our most important duties is keeping our minds open to fresh moneymaking ideas. Holding regular brainstorm sessions can uncover fresh spins on our original ideas, and keep the passion alive—not only within ourselves, but for our customers and clients as well."
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Jean Houston writes about the commitment and courage to create...reality relents and you are allowed to cross the threshold into new creation.
“As creator and innovator, one is required to prove the commitment to one’s pursuits, the power of one’s will and courage to create. After a while reality relents and you are allowed to cross the threshold into new creation.”
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It's tough to be creative day-in and day-out, but as a creative professional you may not have a choice. Use these 24 creativity quotes to inspire yourself.
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Dealing with Your "Inner Critic" Self-criticism is a two-edged sword. By Dennis Palumbo... 'Among the majority of my creative patients — TV and film writers, directors, actors, etc., a primary concern is the struggle against their “inner critic.” By that I mean the persistent, sometimes harsh and almost always shaming “voice” that belittles or invalidates their work.' ... One of my related posts: Toxic Criticism and Developing Creativity By Douglas Eby http://blogs.psychcentral.com/creative-mind/2011/01/toxic-criticism-and-developing-creativity/
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Debunking the Mozart Myth By Michele and Robert Root-Bernstein
Certain myths about creative invention cripple people in all walks of life. Debunking those myths can unleash creativity overnight, as the experience of one young man in our class testifies.
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Even people with exceptional talents can feel insecure, and many creative people struggle with doubt versus confidence in themselves or their abilities.
“I really have that worry that I’ll wake up in the morning and think, ‘Oh God. I’m such a fraud, and they’ll find me out.’ I doubt myself a lot.” Those are comments by one of my favorite actors, Emily Blunt, who interestingly continued, “And maybe that’s a good thing..."
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