Whilst thinking about how to approach writing this piece on creativity, I happened to mention the subject on Twitter. When I introduce particular themes to my followers, it’s quite often a deliberate attempt to get ideas bouncing back and forth, in order that I might discover a new angle. On this occasion, however, it was just a passing mention. I mean, I’ve been writing for over twenty years—what could anyone out there really tell me about creativity?
Read More...Monthly Archives: November 2011
Oxygen
Posted by Patrick Ross
on November 22, 2011
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“Apply the oxygen mask to yourself before assisting your child.” The flight attendant’s instructions never fail to unnerve me. I understand the logic, but the words smack of selfishness.
Read More...You Hate to Love Them, But You Can’t Help Yourself
Posted by John Magnet Bell
on November 15, 2011
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Did you know that ‘monster’ and ‘demonstrate’ come from the same root word?
A monster is nothing if not an example, a reverse role model. Outlaws and monsters move in dangerous circles and they can see just fine in the dark, thank you very much.
Read More...Dimensions of Creativity
Posted by Trish Nicholson
on November 8, 2011
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You may have to be a little crazy but you don’t have to be unsystematic and unstructured to be creative: it’s more accessible than that.
Scientists and engineers are creative – the successful ones – the ones who take risks and have their Eureka moments. Tiny specks of matter, immersed in life-supporting fluids in a Petri dish flourish into cultures, new forms: how is this different to generating a story?…
Read More...Calling on the Muse
Posted by By Julian Gallo
on November 1, 2011
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“Even when you think nothing is happening, the creative process is always working.”
I’m going to state the obvious: The creative process is not the same for everyone. Each of us come to the page, the canvas, the instrument, the marble, the clay, with something we feel we need to express.