A curious mind and a knack for research will make you a better writer. One of the primary traits one must cultivate in order to be a better writer, a writer worth reading, is curiosity. Although curiosity comes naturally to most writers, it can fall by the wayside as life gets in the way. Judge…Continue reading To be a better writer, cultivate curiosity & do your research
Category: Creativity
5 Books That Will Help You Live Better in 2017
Here are five books that have had an impact on how I live, prioritize, and manage my time this year. Read these to be more productive and creative in 2017. When it comes to self-improvement and productivity, I prefer audiobooks–which turn chores like laundry and dishes into education hour. With that in mind, I’ve provided the…Continue reading 5 Books That Will Help You Live Better in 2017
Famous Writers Who Failed First (Why Curiosity Matters More Than Grades)
If you were the kind of kid who made less than stellar grades in some subjects because you became obsessed with exploring something off the syllabus, you may have been destined to be a writer. There is a noble tradition, in fact, of writers and academic failure. The list of celebrated novelists is filled with people…Continue reading Famous Writers Who Failed First (Why Curiosity Matters More Than Grades)
Key to Creativity: Process, not Product
I’ve been hearing a lot about Wired to Create, the new book by psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman and science writer Carolyn Gregoire. Those who “derive enjoyment from the act of creating and feel in control of their creative process tend to show greater creativity than those who are focused exclusively on the outcome of their…Continue reading Key to Creativity: Process, not Product
Unsound: How Musicians and Creators Survive in the Age of Free
I was excited to see the trailer for the new documentary, Unsound: How Musicians and Creators Survive in the Age of Free. This is an important movie by San Francisco based music producer Count. From the website: “Unsound” reveals the dramatic collapse of the music industry and the unintended consequences the internet revolution is having…Continue reading Unsound: How Musicians and Creators Survive in the Age of Free