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Writing tips from Stephen King
Whether you're a fan of his work or not, you can't deny that Stephen King is one of the world's most successful and prolific writers...
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Local papers
Local papers are not just for local people.
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Lessons in Creativity with Julie Burstein
Today on FFWDtv, 4 Lessons in Creativity with Julie Burstein.
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Dan Parry, Co-Founder of Tectonic
We talk resilience and self-awareness and the path to founding a successful start-up.
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Hatty Ashdown, Comedian
We talk family, funny, writing and stand-up - and ask, are babies the toughest audience?
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Mushroom Coffee
Yes, that's right. Coffee made with mushrooms.
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Day 11: Hero With A Thousand Faces & Writer's Journey
I've roped in my creative & screenwriting partner, Mark Winter to discuss The Hero with A Thousand Faces & The Writer’s Journey.
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Day 10: Why I Write by George Orwell
This collection of essays by novelist George Orwell (written before, during and after WWII) is brutal, honest and thought-provoking.
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Day 9: Predatory Thinking by Dave Trott
Dave Trott is an advertising legend. And his books are pretty awesome too.
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Day 8: Ways of Seeing by John Berger
Ways of Seeing by John Berger. This book had such a profound impact on my 16-year-old mind.
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Day 7: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
The Artist's Way is a firm favourite among many creative people I've worked with and interviewed.
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Day 6: It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden
Today we review It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden.
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Day 5: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
If you ever needed a daily motivator to keep you going - and learn how the world's best fought and won their own battles - this book is it.
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Day 4: Time to Think by Nancy Kline
Today it's Nancy Kline's Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind.
Not strictly speaking a creative book, but one that's helped a
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Day 3: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
It’s Day 3 of Speedier Reads book reviews from Faster Ideas. And we dive into Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace. This book...
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Day 2: The Secret Lives of Colour
It’s Day 2 of our #12DaysofChristmas Speedier Reads book reviews from Faster Ideas. And we dive into 'The Secret Lives of Colour, by Kassia
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Day 1: Creativity by John Cleese
It’s Day 1 of Speedier Reads book reviews from Faster Ideas. And we kick off with Creativity: A short and cheerful guide, by the one and...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Speedier Reads: 12 Days of Christmas
Reviews of our favourite books to gifts this festive season. The Faster Ideas blog team are taking a break for Christmas - but we're...
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Mark Saltveit: A Man, A Plan, A Palindrome
If you just can't get enough of the magic that are words and phrases that read the same backwards and forwards.....
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Speedier Reads: What's your favourite?
We read creativ
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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