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Creative Thinking

Do your verbs

Do your verbs

Creative is not a noun. It's a verb, something you do. So do your verbs, whatever your field. Write, play, move, make. Especially now.

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feeling tired, uninspired?

Feeling tired, uninspired?

You're not broken. There is nothing wrong with you. You just need a rest.

Read moreFeeling tired, uninspired?
Why can't I finish?

Why can’t I finish this?

Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done

Read moreWhy can’t I finish this?
Why bother making art?

Why bother making art?

If your creative efforts are all feeling a bit pointless at the moment, this is for you.

Read moreWhy bother making art?
quick productivity tip

Quick productivity tip: take three

Choose three key things every day. And get them done. Simples!

Read moreQuick productivity tip: take three
Anish Kapoor on his art, and creative routines

The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor

One of Britain's best-known artists on creative routines, meditation as a tool, and what he does with work that doesn't yet work.

Read moreThe Creative Life of Anish Kapoor
Start before you're ready

Start before you’re ready.

The best time to begin your next big creative project? Now.

Read moreStart before you’re ready.
Anatomy of a magazine cover

The story behind an iconic magazine cover

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

Read moreThe story behind an iconic magazine cover
Let's talk about confidence

Let’s talk about confidence.

Two coaching sessions, with two A-list performers who lack confidence. Success is no cure for a loud inner critic!

Read moreLet’s talk about confidence.
Clean up your creative life

Clean up your creative life

Declutter. Reset. Reorganise. Refresh. Give your creative life a spring clean, to make work easier!

Read moreClean up your creative life
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?
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