Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996
Helping you thrive as a 21st Century Creative
My new book, Productivity for Creative People, has just been published. You can pick up a copy of the ebook edition from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and Smashwords. How …
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The book I recommend most often to my coaching clients is The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - based on his own struggles en route to becoming a best-selling novelist, it's indispensable reading for …
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After 18 months, four drafts and countless cups of coffee, my new book Motivation for Creative People is finally complete. You can pick up the ebook edition from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & …
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Image by Oleg latsun via BigStock Did you set a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' this morning? No, me neither. What about your 'Great Work Project'? No? OK, what about deciding 'How will you …
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By Ian Shepherd
Image by Dennis Jarvis Three years ago... I was trapped in a job I no longer loved, struggling to get by on a wage that could no longer support my family. With hindsight, I think I was on the verge …
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By Old Nick
Ah, there you are! Do come in. Make yourself at home - Meph will take your coat. Please have a seat. Yes, I do apologise, it is rather warm. We're having a devil of a job with the thermostat. …
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Does professionalism stimulate or stifle creativity? When research is essential for your creative work, how do you avoid it becoming an excuse for procrastination? What does it mean to 'turn …
If you're interested in the potential of blogging to open up opportunities for your creative career or business, I recommend you spend some time with a new free guide from Rajesh Setty called …
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Image by Andreas Fischer via BigStock Cliff Young is the most famous runner you have never heard of. Cliff is a legend among endurance athletes. He made his mark in 1983 when - a sheep farmer by …
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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