Creativity
A Short and Cheerful Guide
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John Cleese
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John Cleese
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how.
Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing.
What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you've come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think you've hit a brick wall?
Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task you've set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when you're ready to act on it.
We can all unlock new reserves of creativity within ourselves. John Cleese shows us how.
Critic Reviews
"Humorous and practical.... Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired." (OK Magazine)
"His candor is endearing.... An upbeat guide to the creative process." (Kirkus)
"A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book." (Graham Norton)
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- Anonymous User
- 31-05-2023
Short and to the point
Seems especially targeted to writing, though can be used for any creative process albeit short, it carries a good message
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-01-2022
A golden nugget
Brilliant! Sums it up without all the unnecessary window dressing or overly intellectual pomposity.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-01-2025
Informative
Amazing book. No fluff, straight to the point. Very helpful for creative writers or anyone looking to enhance their creativity.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2023
creativity in all forms
loved it. wonderful for anyone wanting to use their creativity, particularly if they can't read.
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- Jens-Uwe
- 11-08-2024
John Cleese for life!
A great observation on ‘creativity’ and how it works. A short, informationa summary for the average person.
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