Creativity Portal – Inspiring Creative Thinking, Writing, Arts & Crafts

"The world needs more optimists, encouragers, and inspirers." —Jon Gordon, The Positive Dog

What will you create today?

Strategies

Donald M. Rattner

Creativity Tactic #40

Pick up a pencil.

Souletry

Molly Anderson

Prompts to bring you home

Finding your true home.

Features

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.

Creativity

Michael Michalko

What's not taught in school

About creative thinking.

People

Vivian Nesbitt

How creativity connects us to the world

And persistence guides the creative life.

Muses

Modern Day Muses

The Just-Get-Started Muse

8 Ways to stop creative neglect.

Genius

Genius Habits

Evolution, Creation, and Stimulation

Why humans need to create.

C-1-2-3

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

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Why not make life more playful?

Benefits of embracing curiosity, humor, and a light-hearted spirit.

Interact

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Curious? Crack your openness to experience and let the light shine in!

Coaching

Jill Allison Bryan

How one bullet sparked creative chaos

And changed Karen Blessen's life forever.

Art making

Joy Sikorski

Draw an indigo bunting in nest

From How to Draw a Cup of Coffee

Writing

Perfect Personal Essay

Why You Have to Make Up with Your Siblings

If you don't show me your broken heart, then I can't find myself in your story.

Printables

SoulCollage®

Inner child

Your real imaginary friend.

Teaching

Abby Connors

Prepare to Be Amazed

Creative ideas appear unexpectedly.