Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide

Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by Cleese, John. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781786332257.

____________________________ We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows its a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that youve come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think youve hit a brick wall? Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task youve set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when youre ready to act on it. We can all unlock new reserves of creativity within ourselves. John Cleese shows us how. ____________________________ Humorous and practical ... Whether youre hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, youre sure to feel inspired OK Magazine His candor is endearing ... An upbeat guide to the creative process Kirkus A jovial romp ... Cleese fans will enjoy, and writers and other artists will breeze through, picking up a few nuggets of wisdom along the way The Festival Review A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book Graham Norton Wise words on the serious business of being silly Sunday Business Post