Writing a Manifesto
It is incredibly difficult for me to write my manifesto. So much so that I have begun to question whether or not I need one. What value will writing a manifesto give me?
It’s an important question to ask. After all, if my answer is “not much”, I no longer have a dilemma!
Answering the question provided me with a twofold benefit. Firstly, I took the opportunity to read other people’s manifestos and read some beautiful, insightful, smart and funny work. Secondly, I felt justified in procrastinating from crafting my own manifesto because – hello? Research.
So I did my research, analysed my findings, drew some conclusions and decided a course of action.
The research was fun. The analysis lead me to realise that I prefer ‘poster’ type formats with dramatic fonts, clever words, imaginative layouts. I have pinned a stack of them on my Pinterest board.
My conclusions were:
- I want to do the thinking required to write one
- I want to clarify and understand my own motivations
- I want to be able to articulate my purpose
- It will enrich the context of my life
- I will feel clever and creative
My recommended course of action is:
Write my manifesto.
<sigh>