20 Jul 2013
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When You’re Stuck in the Middle of the Muddy Muddy Puddle – Combustus

July 20, 2013

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When it comes to learning how to tune down the inner critic, the affects can be far-reaching: Not only can you free yourself up to be more spontaneous and adventurous with the project you’re working on, but, as Krug points out, the benefits can…

Christi Krug‘s insight:

It was a delight getting to be interviewed by the wonderful Deanna Piowaty, editor of Combustus! She is a brilliant art curator, writer and creator who is very interested in the creative problems we face in "middles." 

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19 Jul 2013
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Plot Is The Backbone, by April Henry

July 19, 2013

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As a mystery and thriller writer, I’m all about the plot. A good plot will have you turning the pages at a rapid pace and staying up too late to read “just one more” chapter. Basic plot Something h…

Christi Krug‘s insight:

Great insights by a wonderful novelist and human being I’m happy to have chatted with in person a few months ago. Her books bear it out–she knows what she’s talking about.

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16 Jul 2013
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5 Ways to Break Creative Block

July 16, 2013

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Creative block strikes art directors, photographers and other creative professionals, too. A dose of wisdom from people in these fields can help get your project flowing again. (Creative block? Here are 5 ways to break it.

 

Christi Krug‘s insight:

I think we should have an endless list of things to do whenever we feel blocked–and I think we should pay more attention to when we *do* feel that way, and not deny it.

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12 Jul 2013
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Why I Prefer To Write Longhand

July 12, 2013

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As a writer and game designer, I’ve spent a good chunk of the past thirty years trying to do various types of creative work while sitting, standing, or slouching at a computer keyboard (and, more recently, a touchscreen).

Christi Krug‘s insight:

This is so important – to notice what is actually productive and creative in your process, not just busy work. Sometimes we need to rethink our techy ways and ask if they are helping in ways that count.

 

For me, this means going back to the "old ways" rooted in this body of mine. Things such as touching the paper with my hands. (Is this not what hands are for?)

 

This is why I ask my students to write longhand, at least for the first few weeks. To try it out, to experiment with it, to notice that it connects to the brain and body in a deep way. I don’t want to lose that connection.

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01 Jul 2013
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Stephen Fry Takes A Firm Stance On Grammar. He Doesn’t Go The Way You’d Think.

July 1, 2013

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Definitely not what I was expecting from one of the smartest human beings on television.

Christi Krug‘s insight:

I love this call to renewing the celebration of lanugage! It’s all about priorities. We’ve lost the love and freedom of crafting with words and have gotten bogged down in minor, minor details.

 

In my classes and with clients, I love helping people reconnect with their passion for playing with story, language and ideas. What you want to say is so much more important than how you say it.

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