Srinagar, Feb. 11 -- Kashmir has long been a land of poets, storytellers, and dreamers. From the timeless works of Rasul Mir to the thought-provoking prose of Akhtar Mohiuddin, creativity has always been woven into the fabric of this valley. Yet, many aspiring writers here, like elsewhere, struggle with a common creative roadblock-black-and-white thinking. The tendency to see writing in rigid, either-or terms often stifles creativity rather than nurturing it. Should I write for passion or profit? Should I focus on one project or multiple? Should I follow strict outlines or write freely?

The truth is, writing is never that simple. The best creative work emerges not from choosing one extreme over the other but from embracing complexity, nu...