As creatives we often speak of drawing from the well; to draw from within ourselves the creative spark and energy.
But to draw from the well of creativity first requires you to dig your own. It requires you to construct the access to creative water.
While you are digging your own well, you can draw water from the wells of others to help your creativity. However, it is temporary measure. Drawing water from others’ wells enables you to draw strength while you are building your own.
Finding good water takes time. It may require digging many wells to find the source of good water. Once you have dug your well do not neglect the upkeep.
As you have drawn from the wells of others, allow new creatives to draw from your well while they dig their own.
Think it’s time to break out the heavy machinery and start digging.
A Fullness in Brevity - Adam Byatt 
Living deepens the well if you don’t just stay on the surface …
“Get busy living, or get busy dying,” says Red (The Shawshank Redemption)