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7 Lessons For Writers From Leonardo Da Vinci
One of the reasons I moved back to London from Australia was the density of cultural treasures in this area of the world. My muse is European and I find my inspiration in art, architecture and culture....
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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing
Procrastination has to be one of the top enemies of productivity. Steven Pressfield, author of “War of Art” would call it one form of resistance. Today, author and blogger Ali Luke from Aliventures...
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On Writing Fiction: The Magic Moment
There’s a magic moment when the story suddenly emerges from the writing. For me, that happened the other day when it seemed that all the stars aligned and synchronicity blazed and I was writing in the...
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When A Picture Helps You Create A Thousand Words
I’m a visual person and as I’m writing I often find myself on Flickr or YouTube looking for images and footage that will help me write. Just yesterday I was researching Mount Nebo in Jordan, using...
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Becoming A Creative Genius With Phil South
Creativity fascinates us as writers. We seek it and study it, and yet it often appears when we just stop and are silent with our thoughts. As authors we strive to turn our creativity into a finished...
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Recommended Book For Creatives: Turning Pro By Steven Pressfield
There are books that we return to again and again for guidance as writers and creatives. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is one of those key resources. Now he has a follow-up, Turning Pro, which is...
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Writing, Creativity And The Empowerment Of The Author In Publishing With Orna...
There are a few people who I consider mentors for my own writing and creative life, and Orna Ross is one of them so I am delighted to interview her for you. Today we talk about the importance of...
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The Click Moment. Embracing Randomness For Authors
As an entrepreneur, I love to read business books and sometimes, one comes along that just makes me go crazy with enthusiasm! In this case, I really did have a ‘click moment’ when I read Frans...
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Do You Admit To Being A Writer In Public?
Why do we shrink away from claiming the word writer when people ask what we do? Louise Wise discusses why in this guest article. When can you say you’re a writer? Is it after publication? Or when...
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Art Isn’t A Result. It’s A Journey. Lessons From Seth Godin’s The Icarus...
We all need mentors. People who teach us what we need to know, or remind us of things we have buried deep. But mentors don’t have to be physically present to teach us great truth and to help us change...
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BookBinding: Making A Travel Notebook
Increasingly, we work and play in a digital world. I made this! I read, write, publish, market and often interact with friends online, which I absolutely love and value highly. But recently, I’ve been...
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Performing Your Work: Reading Your Book Aloud
Professional speaking is a core part of my business these days, but I am still scared silly about reading my own fiction aloud. I am hugely impressed by performance poetry in particular, and it is...
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Creativity, Experimental Literature And Performance Poetry With Dan Holloway
There are some people who challenge us with the way they look at creativity, and Dan Holloway certainly challenges me through his championship of experimental literature, performance poetry and...
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Live In Order To Write, Active Meditation, Digital Fasting And Publishing In...
I’m just back from two weeks cycling through South West India – from Mysore in Karnataka, through Tamil Nadu and into Kerala. Cycling down the Western Ghats from Ooty into the tea plantations Here’s...
View ArticleBy: How 20 Bad Ideas Can Kick-Start Your Imagination | Jodi McIsaac Martens
[...] an awesome blog that was named one of the top 10 blogs for writers this year. It’s called How 20 Bad Ideas Can Kick-Start Your Imagination, and it’s a creativity-enhancing technique I’ve found...
View ArticleBy: Andrea York (@andreayorkmuse)
Excellent idea Jodi. I’m really excited for you as you are nearing the completion of your first book. cheers, Andrea
View ArticleBy: kara rane
hi Jodi- True in many ways. Often we do have to go through the bad to get to the good.
View ArticleBy: Marcia Richards
Jodi and joanna, thanks for this post. That was a great take on the brainstorming idea. @Pam, also a clever idea!
View ArticleBy: Elle Amberley
Great post, so true. The more ideas you throw in the air, the better. I always tell my children not to dismiss the most outlandish ideas because you never know what it might lead to. Posted it on...
View ArticleBy: Marianne
Brilliant! And sometimes in those 20 bad ideas, a little gem may even be found. Or at least a spark that can produce more bad ideas! Love this.
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