Trust that you are innately creative -- that every cell of your being is flowing with creative energy.  Potentially, everything you experience and do can be creative.

Know your biorhythms.  Note the times of day when you are most creative verbally, visually, kinesthetically, etc., and structure your day to maximize your use of creative energy.  Periodically, experiment with modifying your schedule.

Experiment with different creative techniques, tools, methods, processes, and use only what work for you.  No approach works well for everyone.

Schedule regular periods each week for creative activities.  Protect these sacred periods!  If you are not feeling inspired, do something related to your project (like research, proofreading, cleanup, maintenance, purchase of materials, etc.).  Discipline, devotion, persistence and good living support inspiration!

Don’t force your creativity.  Rather, eliminate blocks, hindrances, obstacles.  The most common obstacles are fears (of inadequacy, of solitude, of passion, of pain, of failure, of success, of change, of judgment, of the unknown), perfectionism, rigid habits of mind and action, and social conditioning that devalues/represses creativity.  Probably all of these obstacles are based on fear!  Let go of expectations and judgments about the process and results.  Attend to what is happening in the present moment.

Center yourself and create conducive environment.  Relax into your creative self.  Focusing techniques cultivate relaxed alertness.  Paying attention to the breath, a sound or an image will calm the body and quiet the mind.  Experiment with different focusing techniques.  Do a body scan.  Take a walk in nature.  Eliminate desk clutter.  Do a preparatory ritual or chant.  Light a candle.  Offer a prayer.  Sing a song.  Dance a dance.  Invoke your muse.  Practice mindfulness.  Sit in silence.  Enjoy yourself!

Seed the relaxed, clear, concentrated mind with a question, image, concept, sound, taste, touch or movement and allow time for germination.  New forms will incubate and begin to emerge during periods of rest, transition or physical activity.