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Apr 22, 20213 min read

Cutting up words

Be more Bowie. How sharpening your scissors can help carve out great ideas.

Apr 20, 20213 min read

Get into the right groove

How getting your music right can put you in tune with your audience.

Mar 29, 20212 min read

What other things...?

'What other things' can you do to find ideas? Find out those things on today's blog.

Mar 22, 20213 min read

Sit on the floor

Floors aren't just for feet. They can also be a seat.

Mar 15, 20213 min read

Listen to talk radio

Tune in and dial up the frequency of your brainwaves.

Mar 8, 20212 min read

5 minute naps

A siesta can be a source of ideas. How 5 minute naps can help your creative mind.

Mar 1, 20213 min read

Film titles

Using the names of motion pictures can help get your brain in motion.

Feb 22, 20213 min read

Close Your Ears

Why silence can be golden for creativity.

Feb 15, 20213 min read

Local papers

Local papers are not just for local people.

Feb 8, 20213 min read

Give it a name

Give it a name. Then have a conversation. How a technique to overcome Imposter Syndrome, could bring you some new ideas.

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Mine for gold

How a comedy writing technique can help with your creative thinking.

Jan 25, 20213 min read

Mushroom Coffee

Yes, that's right. Coffee made with mushrooms.

Jan 18, 20213 min read

Watch Shite on TV

Stuck at home in lockdown? You've no excuse. Watch some shite on TV.

Jan 11, 20213 min read

Yoga

Position yourself for creative success. Why yoga can help with creativity.

Jan 4, 20212 min read

Mind Maps

Set a course for some new ideas...with a mind map.

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Podcasts

But while I am not a massive fan of speech radio, I do love podcasts - when I'm doing something else, like painting, cooking or travelling.

Nov 30, 20202 min read

Think to a different tune

A way into creativity that's music to our ears. Stop me if you think that you've heard this one before. I'm talking about brain patterns...

Nov 27, 20202 min read

Colouring

Colour me creative. Colouring isn't just for kids. Adult colouring books are all the rage.

Nov 25, 20202 min read

Close your eyes

I was looking at that Dusty Springfield lyric recently. It suddenly connected to something that had been nestling for a while

Nov 23, 20202 min read

Read it backwards

Sometimes backwards is the way to move your ideas forward.