Svein Ove Hareide
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Digital writer & artist at hareideart.com – sharing glimpses of life, brain tricks & insights. Focused on staying sharp, creative & healthy.
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How Digital Art Can Save You
The first time I opened a digital drawing program, I almost wanted to cry. Not because I was overwhelmed by all the possibilities. Not because I felt inspired. But because it was so difficult. My fingers trembled over the drawing tablet, and every line I tried to create felt clumsy and wrong.
By Svein Ove Hareide11 months ago in Art
# How to Tell Stories:
Let's be honest with each other. The blank page is not just a sheet – it is an existential nightmare that stares directly into your soul. It is the brutal reminder of all the stories that will never be told, all the words that will never be written, all the characters that will never breathe.
By Svein Ove Hareide11 months ago in Writers
Writing didn’t save me—Until I let it be messy
Let’s be honest: most people assume that writing is supposed to be polished, inspiring, and—at the very least—productive. It should be something that is worthy of sharing. It's something that carries a sense of intelligence.
By Svein Ove Hareide11 months ago in Writers
That One Time I Found a Life-Changing Book by Accident
Okay, so picture this: I’m deep into one of my least glamorous tasks—doing keyword research for Amazon. I’m tired, I’m scrolling, and my brain is about as inspired as a blank Word doc. Then, out of nowhere, this title pops up like it knows me personally: Hearts Run from Broken Lies: A Journey Through the Labyrinths of Truth.
By Svein Ove Hareide11 months ago in Fiction
Storytelling that connects
Let’s face it: With hundreds of brands and articles flying past us every day, standing out feels like trying to win a game of chess with a toddler—they’re unpredictable, and you’ll probably lose unless you’ve got a secret weapon. Some brands, however, manage to make us stop, pay attention, and even feel something. They don’t just push products—they tell stories. Authentic, relatable stories. And that’s the magic touch.
By Svein Ove Hareide12 months ago in BookClub
A Simple Way to Handle Writer’s Block and Get Writing Done
During times of poor creativity, or writer's block, even composing a decent phrase can feel like an enormous task. As frustrating as it is, writer's block can prevent us from putting our ideas and words onto paper, whether we're attempting creative writing, academic assignments, articles, or any other type of content creation. Many people experience it as if there were an invisible wall blocking their vision, making it hard to perceive the proper form and progression of phrases and ideas.
By Svein Ove Hareideabout a year ago in Art
“When Life Surprises You: A Story of Friends and Togetherness”
The gate opened, and there came our neighbor, walking in with decorations on their head, holding candles, and singing the song: *“The night grows dark in stable and home. The sun has gone away, shadows loom…”*
By Svein Ove Hareideabout a year ago in Lifehack
Good Writing Starts with Bad Drafts:
I make an effort to be an artist. On other days, when I'm painting, the white canvas stares at me, paralyzing me. It is challenging to begin. I also make an effort to write articles here. In my experience, the white paper has the same effect. However, I've gained knowledge. Writing is challenging. Being difficult is acceptable, but don't make it so. Seeing a blank page when you sit down to write is the worst thing in the world. You want every thing you say to be excellent, need each word to be distinctive. However, perfection is not the first step.
By Svein Ove Hareideabout a year ago in Writers
