We all know that social media can be a dark, scary, negative space — especially for women. But if you’ve spent enough time online you know that it, too, can be a source of great community support, hilarious memes and creatively inspirational posts from some of the greatest minds out there. Just a quick look at Twitter will reveal that there are just as many people trolling as there are talking openly about their experiences with staying motivated, inspired, and passionate about their work. In fact, I would go so far as to recommend that every creative person out there get themselves a Twitter account. You can follow only those people who are sharing messages of hopeful goals, uplifting ideas and practical advice — perfect for those days when you’re down in the dumps about your own creative pursuits.
Below are 13 accounts from some brilliant minds you might know (ahem, Lin-Manuel Miranda), all of whom have written music, poetry, novels, and so much more — so they all know exactly where you’re coming from in your pursuit of a creative life. These aren’t your average accounts full of stock images and corny inspirational quotes. These are real people who found a way to get out of the muck and mire of creative life — or, more accurately, figure out how to do it again and again — and are here to share their Twitter wisdom with all of us. Click follow now and thank me later.
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