As someone who’s ‘other’ work, apart from being a writer, has included communications and marketing, I’ve been exposed to some let’s say ‘interesting’ ideas about creativity. I’ve worked with agencies that fulfil the stereotypes – the kind of places where bright and sockless young things in quilted sweatpants sit on beanbags in Contemplation Rooms to discuss about how ‘synergizing’ will ‘move the needle’.
Thanks for your comment Cheryl - that’s excellent news. It’s always good to hear when something chimes with a fellow writer. What I would say is that first drafts are always messy, that’s kind of the point of them. But divergent thinking - and convergent thinking - can help make that process of finding what directions to go in. And that makes it an exciting time, even though it also feels daunting. Good luck with your next draft.
I’m going to use this concept to help me make sense of the mangled disjointed mess of my first ever draft. Just the nudge I needed to move forward :)
Thanks for your comment Cheryl - that’s excellent news. It’s always good to hear when something chimes with a fellow writer. What I would say is that first drafts are always messy, that’s kind of the point of them. But divergent thinking - and convergent thinking - can help make that process of finding what directions to go in. And that makes it an exciting time, even though it also feels daunting. Good luck with your next draft.
Wow! Really awesome post! Thank you so much for this, KM! 🙂
Thanks very much for the positive comment Robert. I hope you get some fun ideas! Ken.