Not Feeling Inspired? Here's What To Do

Four tips for overcoming creative melancholy

Do you have to be inspired and in the mood to do good work? Howard Pyle didn't think so. "That is all nonsense," he said. "I frequently have to force myself to make a start in the morning; but after a short while I find I can work. Only hard and regular work will bring success."

I can identify with what he's saying. There have been days when I had to dra…