Write / design around things you’re passionate about. Put yourself into your work and show the world who you are. What do you love? What do you hate? Why? All notable film makers have a stamp, something that appears in their work and speaks to who they are. These themes will always come through to your audience, giving your work a sense of your self."
— IndieGames.com - The Weblog - Opinion: Indie Game Design Do-s and Don’t-s: A Manifesto - If you consider yourself a creative person, you owe it to yourself to read this list. Applies to any creative profession, really, not just making independent video games.