Archive for 'creativity basics'
Five ways to relieve stress and promote creativity
Posted on October 12, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, quick tips.
One sure way to stifle your creativity is to get too stressed out. This could be due to other pressures in life or simply by stressing out on the creative project you are currently involved in. If you are suffering from a little stress then these five, simple and well-used ideas will help.
With the stress now sorted you can be as creative as your talent deserves.
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This site’s motto
Posted on October 11, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, quotes.
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will.”
George Bernard Shaw
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The real reason for writer’s block
Posted on October 2, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, links, perspiration.
The real reason for writer’s block can be found at the very amusing Savage Chickens’ site. All you have to do is follow this link and all will be revealled.
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Capture the idea the moment you think of it
Posted on September 7, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, inspiration, preparation, quotes.
I once had a dream. I remember the dream felt like a movie blockbuster. There was action, suspence and a fantastic story. I remember thinking in the dream that this would make a great film (don’t worry dreams are like that). The dream ended and so did my sleep. I slowly woke up, still thinking about the awesome dream. Gradually the plans and practicalities of the day ahead loomed into thought. The dream drifted to the periphery of my thought, but I still wanted to record what had happened.
I got washed, dressed and went downstairs to the desk that had my pens and paper ready to write the basic outline of my fantastic dream story. As I approached the desk I searched my mind for the story, reached out into my subconscious, grasping futilely. The idea was gone.
“Every composer knows the anguish and despair occasioned by forgetting ideas which one had no time to write down.”
Hector Berlioz
I now keep a notebook and pen next to my bed. I have never had that dream again, however, perhaps writing this post will enable my subconscious to leak it into my dreams again.
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As Expedia say… let yourself go
Posted on August 28, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, quotes.
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”
Erich Fromm
and as you let yourself go, you’ll discover creative vistas laying themselves before you.
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How to build your creative word list - Folksonomy by the letter
Posted on August 1, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, inspiration, links.
Words are a wonderful source of inspiration and the following site could prove useful to those seeking it.
Wordie [wûrd • ?]
Like Flickr, but without the photos.
Wordie lets you make lists of words—practical lists, words you love, words you hate, whatever. See who else has listed the same words, add citations and comments, and discuss.
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How to source digital images for your creativity
Posted on July 23, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, links, preparation.
There is a great find over at graphicdesignblog to help with sourcing digital images for your creative work. You can find all about Yotophoto by following the link.
Graphic Design Blog » Find Free Photos on Yotophoto, the Free Images Search Engine
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Questioning creativity
Posted on July 17, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, links.
There is a great post, with some very interesting questions at the end over at Inspiration Bit. I’ve been mulling over them since reading the post so I thought you should have the chance too.
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Creative Lesson from Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert
Posted on July 6, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, links.
Not content with simply being a creative genius in the genre of the Dilbert Comic Strip, Scott Adams is now handing out advice for us all. Follow the link to see a great post from Scott on how to be creative.
The Dilbert Blog: How to Be Creative
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Lose your inhibitions and create
Posted on July 6, 2007, by dazzer67, under creativity basics, inspiration, quick tips.
I spoke recently about letting your emotions free in order to be aid your creativity. It isn’t always easy for us to do that. Years of programming has deadened our emotions and hidden them from us… the joys of adulthood - just look at the release that comes when you actually break down and let things go with a good cry.
But I digress, yes sometimes I do, don’t look so surprised. Whilst not condoning excessive amounts of drinking one quick and simple way to let your emotions out is a drop of alcohol. The reason this works is that alcohol loosens our minds and our inhibitions. If you are finding it difficult to release your emotions and inner child then a glass of wine could be just the thing. More than that though and your judgment is impaired and you may be creative but not in any direction you wanted to go, but hey.
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