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Using Project Notebooks To Set Rails
As someone who has more ideas, prompts and mental “huh’s” than I know what to do with, one of the struggles I’ve had over time is how to focus my thinking on a project so that I can get all of my ideas...
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AC#193: You Are Not Your Idea
When you create for a living, it can be difficult to separate your identity from your ideas. But when you confuse these things, you will consistently fail to do your best work. Listen in to hear how...
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When Ideas Become Burdens
One of the frustrating aspects of creating for a living is that we are often responsible for executing our own ideas. Over time, this can cause us to self-limit because, subconsciously, we don’t want...
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Getting Unstuck
I grew up in the country. (The country, as in surrounded by lots of land and few buildings.) One of the things that occasionally happened when taking a car or truck “off-road” is that it would get...
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Becoming an Accidental Creative: It Takes Hours to Develop Your Aim
Editor’s Note: today’s feature is the finale in Mindy Holahan’s series Becoming an Accidental Creative. “When you treat idea generation as a rhythmic practice, you begin to experience growth in your...
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Ask the Readers: Do You Talk Too Much?
I keep a battered copy of Jack Heffron’s The Writer’s Idea Book on my desk. I reach for it whenever I’m at a loss for where to begin. While primarily a volume of prompts, Jack’s book also lays out his...
View ArticleDr. Seuss’ Timeless Wisdom on Curiosity
I had the good fortune recently to stumble across a new rendition of an old favorite: Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! The Burning Man team produced this modern telling in breathtaking fashion....
View Article25 Questions To Ask When You’re Stuck
It’s bound to happen sooner or later. No matter how skilled you are and no matter how well you’ve prepared, you’re inevitably going to find yourself stuck on a tough problem without a clear path...
View ArticleAC Podcast: Bella The Well-Fed Cat
It’s funny how life lessons emerge from the least likely places. Or sometimes, the most likely. Here’s what I learned from Bella, a neighborhood cat, about hunting trails, opportunity, and positioning...
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Would You Kill Your “Precious”?
Anyone who has seen the Lord Of The Rings trilogy (or preferably read the books!) will find it impossible to hear the word “precious” and not associate the image of Gollum slinking through caverns...
View ArticleAC Podcast: Susan Cain
Ever feel like the world is expecting you to “go public” when you’d rather do your work alone? In this interview Susan Cain discusses her new book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t...
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Announcing The Circa Idea Book
I’ve been a huge fan of Levenger for many years. I’ve used their Circa notebooks for years to track nearly every project I’ve worked (including the book I’m currently writing). Needless to say, I was...
View ArticleAC Podcast: Set Artificial Limits
Complete freedom from boundaries should be the goal for any creative pro, right? Wrong. True creative freedom has healthy boundaries. Here are a few ways to set boundaries that provide a springboard...
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How Doing Nothing Makes You More Creative
This is a guest post from Jeff Goins of goinswriter.com. Ever get inspired in the shower? Have a good idea while driving in the car? Of course you have. We all have. But why do our moments of greatest...
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AC Podcast: Mike Rohde on Sketchnoting
Some people are naturally drawn to sketching ideas and concepts. Others fear it. Today’s guest, Mike Rohde, will share how all of us can use sketching as a way to unlock ideas and new avenues of...
View ArticlePodcast: Chris Michel on Art, Compliance Mechanisms, and Entrepreneurship
Chris Michel is a successful entrepreneur, having built and sold multiple companies (such as Military.com and Affinity Labs), and a world-traveling writer and photographer. In this interview, he shares...
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Good Leaders Are Willing To Change Their Mind
One of the more concerning dynamics of the “everything is on the record all the time” world is that changing your mind – especially in a highly public way – has become SIN NUMBER ONE. If a politician...
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Why No One Is Listening To Your Great Idea
What makes someone a standout in their field? Is it remarkable talent, or an extra measure of brilliance? Is it a potent combination of luck and incredible hard work? Yes, of course. And also, no....
View ArticlePodcast: Make Your Ideas Resonate With Others
The ugly truth is that great work isn’t enough. No one tells you this early in your career; It’s something you learn over time. Cream doesn’t automatically rise to the top, and we don’t live in a...
View ArticleHow To Stay Creatively Inspired With a Study Plan
What you put in your head often determines the quality of your ideas. However, many creative pros are less than purposeful about the kinds of stimuli they allow into their mind, and are not...
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