Creative processes and ideas for writers
Submitted by procreative-admin on Sun, 15/01/2012 - 1:12pm
Froma NYTImes article
Research strongly suggests that people are more creative when they enjoy privacy and freedom from interruption. And the most spectacularly creative people in many fields are often introverted, according to studies by the psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Gregory Feist. They’re extroverted enough to exchange and advance ideas, but see themselves as independent and individualistic. They’re not joiners by nature.
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Solitude has long been associated with creativity and transcendence. “Without great solitude, no serious work is possible,” Picasso said. A central narrative of many religions is the seeker — Moses, Jesus, Buddha — who goes off by himself and brings profound insights back to the community.
Submitted by procreative-admin on Sun, 09/05/2010 - 5:52pm
Via @TweetRightBrain
5 creative writing ideas from "The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog"
- It's okay to be low tech
One of the hallmark traits of South Park (especially in its earlier seasons) is their commitment to simple illustrations and graphics.
- Make Your Characters Unforgettable
There is no other character on television quite like Eric Cartman. Annoying though he may be, Cartman is probably the most memorable characters on the show.
- Controversy is In
It’s almost impossible to hear the name “South Park” and not think of controversy.
Submitted by procreative-admin on Mon, 03/05/2010 - 12:51am
Blog entry by Kāmini (twitter/KaminiCreates)
"Having to stay mindful, bring myself back to what’s real in the present, breathe and respond from a place of inner calm is not easy. Over the years I have cultivated the practise of mindfulness and developed a range of creative strategies to help me cope during times like this, here are some I use regularly: