When we’re talking content, consumption and creation are often two sides of the same coin, the two elements of a never-ending ecosystem. We create content and put it out into the world, to be consumed by others who then create their own content, which we may in turn read ourselves, and so it goes on. As a writer I spend a large amount of my time reading, watching and listening to other people’s work, and take inspiration from my favourite writers and influencers to spark my own creativity.

Creating and consuming go hand in hand, but maintaining harmony between the two is a balancing act that can easily tip too far one way and turn you into a content glutton. Here are 5 signs that you need to stop consuming and start creating. Continue reading →