# Creative Community **Domain:** Creativity / Community / Social Support **Doc Type:** Concept Node **Maturity:** Developed ## Definition **Creative Community is a network of makers who exchange encouragement, knowledge, recognition, and practical support across the long development of creative work.** ## Mechanism and Practice Creative work exposes a person to uncertainty, delayed recognition, and doubt. Peers who understand the process reduce isolation, normalize unfinished work, and help creators preserve effort long enough for craft and opportunity to mature. ## Relationships [[wiki/Creativity|Creativity]] · [[wiki/Social Capital|Social Capital]] · [[wiki/Creative Process|Creative Process]] ## Simple Reminders, Quotations, and Thoughts > “A tribe of fellow creators is invaluable. Entrepreneurs, artists, writers, and musicians understand the struggle and offer encouragement where others offer doubt. Building relationships with kindred spirits sustains a long creative journey.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Constructing Genius Through Humility and the Courage to Stand Tall - Livestream (Oct 2015)* [[reminders/Creativity/Creative Community Sustains the Long Journey by Bryant McGill|Creative Community Sustains the Long Journey by Bryant McGill]]