How to become a highly divergent thinker
Writers can reap rewards by leaning into a style of thinking that generates multiple solutions – sometimes, to problems that…
Category: Creativity
For posts on creativity which may (or may not) be writing-specific.
How constraints fuel creativity
Having unlimited time and money to work on your projects sounds freeing – but research shows the most creative solutions…
Creativity secrets from armed robbers, fraudsters and other criminals
“You’ve changed your earrings.” I was sitting opposite a prisoner I worked with regularly, and he’d noticed I’d switched from…
The science of how rest makes you a better writer
Fluff the pillows, dim the lights, run the bath. It’s time to step off the hamster wheel of hustle culture…
Supercharge your creativity with writing rituals
Creativity is often portrayed as a lightning bolt, a thunderclap, a divine spark from the heavens. That’s not surprising when…
Who are the girls in the basement?
I first learned about the existence of “the Girls in the Basement” many years ago, at a writing workshop run…
All the reasons why travel boosts your creativity
It’s not like we needed another excuse to travel but getting away from it all (whatever ‘it’ is for you)…
How to find time to be creative when you’re stretched to snapping point
Creative acts come with a host of benefits – from boosting dopamine to busting stress. But almost one in three…
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