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Creativity : a short and cheerful guide

Cleese, John, (author.).

Summary:

The Monty Python comic master shares lighthearted advice on how anyone can learn the skill of creativity, drawing on personal experience to explain how to get into the right frame of mind, develop worthwhile ideas, and overcome blocks.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780385348270
  • ISBN: 0385348274
  • Physical Description: 103 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Crown, an imprint of Random House, [2020]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The creative mindset -- "Hare brain, tortoise mind" -- Hints and suggestions -- "Write about what you know" -- Looking for inspiration -- Making an imaginative leap -- Keeping going -- Coping with setbacks -- Get your panic in early -- Your thoughts follow your mood -- The dangers of over-confidence -- Testing your idea -- Kill your darling -- Seeking a second opinion.
Subject: Creative ability.
Creative thinking.
SELF-HELP / Creativity.
HUMOR / Topic / Language.
SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational.
Creative ability
Creative thinking
Genre: Humor.
Humor
Self-help publications
Self-help publications.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at State Library of Alabama.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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