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Creative process

Productivity, mindset, and doing the work

Kate Moss on the cover of The Face

Anatomy of a magazine cover

My memories of a 35-year-old magazine cover. And what it might teach us now, about creative process.

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Want a consistent flow of ideas?

Want a consistent flow of creative ideas?

Ideas are currency. Whether you’re starting a business, writing for a living or making art — here’s how to have more of them.

Read moreWant a consistent flow of creative ideas?
Mistakes, and how to correct them

So you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?

Don't let perfectionism hold you back. Learn to own your mistakes, and how to correct them gracefully

Read moreSo you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?

Culture Shift: notes on an exhibition

The Face exhibition, and how it feels to see a big part of your life on the walls of a museum

Read moreCulture Shift: notes on an exhibition
Explore, experiment, play!

Explore, experiment, play!

Drop the perfectionism and just run a scrappy, imperfect 30-day experiment. You'll learn lots!

Read moreExplore, experiment, play!
Want to be more productive?

Want to be more productive? Go for a walk.

Want to be more creative, productive – and happy? Just go for a walk. It's magic!

Read moreWant to be more productive? Go for a walk.
Viv Albertine's portfolio career

Viv Albertine on building a portfolio creative career

Guitarist, singer, film-maker, artist, actor, author: how does she do it all?

Read moreViv Albertine on building a portfolio creative career
How to be an overnight success

How to be an overnight success

Don't be a Cinderella, waiting for your fairy godmother to come rescue or discover you. Make your own magic!

Read moreHow to be an overnight success
Why you need a reset routine

Why you need a reset routine

Most creative lives are full of interruptions, disruptions, curveballs. Or even just holidays! Here's how to get back into flow quickly

Read moreWhy you need a reset routine
Time management for creatives

Time management for creatives

Making time for your creative work is important. Here's how to do it.

Read moreTime management for creatives
One focus

One focus: less is more, in a world of distraction

The key to getting things done? Try to do less. Then focus, ruthlessly.

Read moreOne focus: less is more, in a world of distraction
How to focus

How to focus on work that matters

How do you create distraction-free time to focus on your creative projects? You pay yourself first.

Read moreHow to focus on work that matters
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