Abstract

Michael Michalko

What's not taught in school

About creative thinking.


Window view of trees

Donald M. Rattner

The Psychology of Space

Impact of environment.


Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Genius habits

Arte & Scienza · Sfumato · Dimostrazione · Corporalita · Sensazione · Connessione · Curiosita


Dogs

Joy Sikorski

Draw a Scottie and Hot dog

From How to Draw a Clam.

Duology bookset by D.L. Taylor

On discipline and the quiet work that turns ideas into books


By Chris Dunmire | Updated 2/25/26

I had the pleasure of attending a book release party where I met two standout YA fantasy authors, D.L. Taylor and Logan Karlie, celebrating the release of the second installment in Taylor’s duology The Beasts We Raise. More …


Dear Muse typewriter letter

How collaboration and focus help you finish what you start


By Susan M. Brackney | Updated 2/15/26

Dear Muse,

My creative energy is like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing off the walls, and there are not enough lifetimes for me to accomplish all of my goals. I'm very frustrated, because I can't seem to concentrate on one project at a time or even place them in any order of importance. More…


Fostering Creativity in Children

E. Paul Torrance's Creative Manifesto

From the “Father of Creativity,”?

Creative ADVENTures

ADVENTure #4: Spills — The Beauty of ImperFlection

Spills the Imp takes us by the hand through the domain of "releasing perfection.

Memoir as Medicine

Memoir as Medicine: Why Write?

If no one ever reads what you write, will you still be fine?

Counting on numbers

Counting on numbers

Where does the stream flow?

Imposter Syndrome

Mark Coleman: Imposter Syndrome

Quieting the voice of self-doubt.


Symbol of Arnold

Modern Day Muses

The Muses Hire a Bodyguard

Protection from Arnold.


Home

Molly Anderson

Prompts to bring you home

Finding your true home.


Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Is Football Coaching Creative?

Plays that involve investment and risk.


A Piece at a Time

funmire

A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.


Collage

Jill Allison Bryan

Yoga Don't and Imperfectionism

Give yourself permission to be imperfect.

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