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Creative Independence

Simon Rand asked: I’ve always been stubborn. When I was a young child, my favorite phrase was “Me do it,” and I’ve only become more determined with age. I’m also a former scholar. So when I decided to seriously play with fiber, I set out to read everything I could find about it. I started […]

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How to Recognize Your Own Creative Potential

anonymous asked: The biggest barriers you face in running a home business are often in your own mind. Many people simply don’t have enough faith in their own abilities. This is especially true when it comes to creativity. I very often hear people complain that they aren’t creative. I don’t believe it. When you aren’t […]

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Four Great Books to Read if you Want to Live the Creative Life

Mary McNeil asked: If you think the creative life is the one for you and you’d like some practical advice as well as inspiration on the topic, just take a look at these four superb books… 1. Creating A Life Worth Living by Carol Lloyd. Billed as ‘A practical course in career design for artists, […]

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What It Takes To Live A Creatively Productive Life

Mary McNeil asked: If you want to lead an existence which is not just rich in creative thought, but which also produces regular and recognized creative output, you need to design your life so that it supports your creativity. As the writer Oriah Mountain Dreamer observes: “The artist’s life is simply an ordinary human life […]

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Top 10 Ways to Build Creativity in the Workplace

Donna Williams asked: Are you a creative company?  If not, would you like to become one? Then you’re in the right place at the right time.  Because here are the 10 things you should do if you are a small business and want to build a foundation of creativity that will help you grow your […]

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Kick-starting Organizational Creativity

Dr. Richard Kercz asked: The last few years has demonstrated a steady rise in the need and demand for creativity and innovation in the business sector. Foreign competition has created a new business reality where rapid change and surpassing client expectations are the norm. Global markets, once the exception, are now the rule for most […]

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6 Tips For Your First Jab At Creative Writing

Mario R. Churchill asked: The world of creative writing is an ever expanding one as stories or genres continue to evolve in a natural reaction to the changes in time. Having confirmed writing skills, however, is not enough to succeed in creative writing. Having passion for it is more important than having technical expertise. Love […]

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Why Good Creatives Leave – and Why They Stay

Stan Richards asked: First, the cliché: Creatives are restless. On good days, they have the attention span of a caffeinated finch. Now, the problem: For too many people who hire creatives, the above rings true. Ask anyone faced with building a team of terrific, committed creatives, and you’ll hear the same theme played back: Attracting […]

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Does your Home Encourage your Child's Learning?

Lily Morgan asked: Encouraging learning helps boost children’s development and understanding of the world around them. To do so, parents should provide toys that allow for hours of discovery and exploration, as well as areas where children can practice their newfound skills. There are also ways that parents can set up these areas to be […]

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How to Bring Out the Creative Juices From your Team

Kaitlyn Miller asked: In any organization, people basically have different work attitudes and habits. One may be creative in the morning, while another would much rather work late nights to get their creative juices flowing. Nevertheless, getting all of these people to work for your business goal is not that difficult. You just have to […]