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What I've learned from other creatives

What I’ve learned from other creatives

All creatives have much to learn from each other. Here's what people from other fields have taught me, as a writer.

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Scenius

Scenius: why creatives are stronger together

The myth of the lone genius is a dangerous one. If you want to grow as a creative, find a scene. Or make one.

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group coaching

Mastermind groups: what they are, and why creatives need one

And how to start a group of your own

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Freelancing can be a lonely business

Working from home and feeling isolated?

You don't have to be lonely, working from home. Here are seven ways to get connected

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Madonna was my mentor

Madonna was my mentor

But you might prefer Beyoncé, Vivienne Westwood, Martin Scorcese or even the Queen. The choice is yours!

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How to create a culture

How to create a culture

Work. Play. Dance. Sample. Repeat.

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With a little help from my friends

Your friends don't have to be alive to give good advice. They don't even have to be real.

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Social distancing

Social distancing is the last thing we need, right now

I’m having a drink with friends tonight. And you should, too. We don't have to be in the same room to stay close.

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How to be generous

How to be generous: why givers always gain

The world needs a little fairy dust right now, and generosity is a way to spread it. So just be kind. The results can be surprising.

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Heaven, and why nightclubs matter

Forty years of Heaven – and why that even matters.

Nightclubs have always been about more than just dancing

Read moreForty years of Heaven – and why that even matters.
Art matters. Creativity matters.

Art matters. Now, more than ever.

Art matters. It helps us understand each other, bridges divides, brings us together. And we need that, urgently.

Read moreArt matters. Now, more than ever.
Sweet Harmony exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery

Sweet Harmony: the creativity of club culture

Clubs have always been places to experiment, explore and find your tribe. A new London exhibition celebrates that.

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