9. Read Outside Your Usual Genre
Stepping outside your literary comfort zone can dramatically expand your creative horizons. Try reading genres or topics you wouldn’t normally choose—such as science fiction, poetry, or non-fiction. This exposure to new ideas and narrative styles can spark unexpected connections and inspire original work.
For example, a visual artist might find fresh imagery in a historical novel, or a writer could borrow structure from a graphic novel. Studies, like the one featured on Scientific American, suggest that diverse reading enhances creative and empathetic thinking.