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David Airey, a graphic designer from Northern Ireland, has been involved in the creative arts since the 1990s when he enrolled on his first graphic design course. Having honed his skills working in …
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You wouldn't drink and drive. But would you drink and write? Maybe a glass of wine could be just the thing to get you started on that poem to your sweetheart. But how about a few beers before …
The charming “Heart and Soul” melody plays a starring role in this delightful clip from the 1988 Tom Hanks movie, Big. But there’s more going on in this magical scene than meets the eye. The …
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Photo by inottawa Once upon a time, a creativity researcher asked a group of schoolchildren to write her some stories. She encouraged them to write about whatever they liked and let their …
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By Amy Harrison
German-American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski consciously absorbed the world around him as he inhabited the bars and rooming houses in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. It …
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Image copyright The Mervyn Peake Estate. Please do not reproduce without permission. You know that dream you've had, at the back of your mind, forever? The one you've been promising yourself …
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Creativity guru Roger von Oech recently listed his choice of 10 Blogs to Stimulate Your Creativity at Blogs.com. It's a great list, featuring several of my favourites plus some new …
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Photo by dr_vaibhavahuja It doesn't matter how good you are. If your face is unknown and your name doesn't ring a bell, success will be a struggle for you. …
By Rajesh Setty
Activity is not productivity - we all know that. But why do we keep engaging in activities that are not productive? One answer: Simply because it is easy to engage in activities that are not …
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Of all the writers I know, I have learned the most about how to be a productive creative person from Mark. His tips are always realistic, accessible, and sticky. It’s not just talk, this is productivity advice that will change your life.
~ Jocelyn K. Glei, author, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast, and Founding Editor, 99U