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Category Archives: Creativity
A Matter of Ego
No one really writes a novel without considering the plot beforehand. Nor do they outline the events so tightly that they know each step the protagonist will take and never vary from this initial plan. So why do we argue … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Novels, Story structure, Writing trends
Tagged architects, author, books, Creative writing, gardeners, outlines, pantser, planners, winging it, Writing, writing-tips
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Why Don’t They Like My Writing?
Beta reviewers or the local literary critique group may not be fond of what an author has written. However, they often don’t know how to explain what they dislike. The problem could be based on style. Perhaps, the language sounds … Continue reading
Posted in author feuds, Creativity, Ideas for writing, Showing versus telling, Teaching writing skills
Tagged Beta reader, Criticism, critique, genre, originality
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Climbing over the Block
What is writer’s block? For me it is not a dearth of ideas, but a multitude of mediocre ones. If I push through this initial uninspired feeling and write, eventually a creative thought or two should appear. Sometimes I stretch … Continue reading
Selling Familiar Names
I looked up at the librarian with a pleading glance, trying to get her attention. I had failed, again, in my attempt to check out books at a self-serve kiosk. My difficulty was holding my card at precisely the correct … Continue reading
From Music to Words
My first experience with music as an inspiration for writing occurred in the summer between high school and college. I lay in bed at night listening to the radio and trying to go to sleep when a pop song with … Continue reading
Grasping at Ideas
Books exist that relate the basics of writing stories: how to create plots that follow specific beats and pacing, how to develop characters and throw continual problems at them, how to use settings to enhance your story. But, all this … Continue reading
Writing with a Divided Mind
In the 1930’s, an Oberlin College English major named Roger W. Sperry worked at a campus cafe and provided transportation for a physically disabled psychology professor. Sitting in on luncheons and meetings among eminent psychologists introduced him to a new … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Psychology, Style and voice, Teaching writing skills
Tagged Creativity, intonation, language, Left brain, poetry, right brain, speech
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Which Side of the Brain Do Writer’s Favor?
The idea that individuals favor using either the right brain to produce creative results or left brain for logical thinking is a recent one. It originated with the work of physicians in the mid-1800s, so at least it’s recent compared … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, intelligence, Psychology
Tagged giftedness, language skills, Left brain, logic, right brain, visualization
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Fear of Criticism
Ask an educator “How do you encourage creativity?” They will tell you students need an environment full of stimuli. They describe the ideal classroom as having an open, accepting atmosphere, free from criticism to build up self-esteem. Ask authors, poets … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Education trends, Group psychology
Tagged art, Criticism, critique, poetry, Self-esteem, Writing
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