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Garbl's Creativity Resources Online is a annotated directory of Web sites that provide advice for increasing creativity and innovation in your writing, in your personal life, on the job, in school, in the arts and elsewhere. Many of the sites have links to other resources on creativity.
Garbl's Editorial Style Manual--About create, creative, creativity, creation.
"It is not the
critic who counts ..."--Theodore Roosevelt, University of
Paris, Sorbonne, April 23, 1910
An inspiring message for aspiring writers, experienced
writers and everyone who strives valiantly in the arena.
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BatMemes--Grasshopper Enterprises |
Unique transmutation of the written word using Oulipo, Strange Attractors, Ogham Numerology and Arcane Formulae. Shape and morph meanings with rhymes, psycholinguistics, DNA lattices and spatial distortions across linguistic terrains uncharted by the human mind. Free download; full-featured version costs about $15.
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BeyondHuman.com--A webzine that explores the limits of human potential, performance, intelligence and health |
Includes brain-bending puzzles, intelligence tests, opinion and advice columns on self improvement, product reviews and discussion forums.
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The Creative Mind--The World Artist Directory, Access Arts, Kailua, Hawaii |
A center for the exploration and discussion of creativity, with tools, discussion boards, affirmations and other resources compiled with the special needs of artistic people in mind.
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The Creative Pages--JPB Creative Co. Ltd. of Brussels, Belgium, and Bangkok, Thailand |
Pages include doodling as a way to achieve creativity, 10 steps for boosting creativity, a step-by-step guide to creative brainstorming and even an online "Supernatural Decision Maker."
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Creative Problem-Solving Techniques--Win Wenger, Ph.D., Project Renaissance, Gaithersburg, Maryland |
Techniques to unleash the powers of your mind, using procedures like image-streaming, high thinktank, gravel gulch and beachhead.
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The Creative Teaching Web Site--Robert E. Morgan, director of the Computer, Space Science, Simulation and Faculty Technology Training Center at University School, Shaker Heights, Ohio |
Articles, ideas and information to help develop creative teaching and professional enthusiasm for teaching.
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Creativity and Attention Deficit Disorder--Teresa Gallagher, "mother of two wonderfully spirited children, an environmental consultant and a web designer" |
Several articles that link attention deficit disorder traits to creativity.
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Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace--Amanda Dawn Besemer, writer, Web site designer and student at the Goizueta Business School, Atlanta, Georgia |
Provides advice, methods, techniques, suggestions and real-life examples of creative hiring tools, culture transformation and current creativity measures in the marketplace.
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Creativity in Science and Engineering--Ronald B. Standler, Ph.D., Concord, New Hampshire, attorney and former professor of electrical engineering |
This essay first examines personality traits associated with unusual creativity and innovation, then criticizes management and educational techniques that penalize or discourage creativity.
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The Creativity Portal--"The CP is maintained by creativity enthusiasts who value the free exchange of information on the Internet." |
This site promotes the exploration and expression of personal creativity through arts, crafts, music and writing with free resources on instruction, tutorials and projects.
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The Creativity Site--Yew Kam Keong, Ph.D (YKK), president/chief executive office, Mindbloom, Malaysia |
A comprehensive resource on creativity with free tips, techniques and tools to inspire your creativity.
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Creativity at Work--Linda Naiman, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Check out the articles with tools, tips and techniques to help you develop your creativity and practical guidelines for fostering innovation in the workplace.
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Directed Creativity Toolkit--Paul E. Plsek, engineer and consultant on quality management, Roswell, Georgia |
A wide-ranging catalog of practical methods for creative thinking and innovation in business--emphasizing the three phases of directed creativity: preparation, imagination and development.
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Enchanted Mind--J.L. Read, McKenna, Washington |
This site combines humor, inspiration, simple exercises and special techniques to enhance creativity and create mental flexibility.
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JVD Creativity Articles--Jean V. Dickson, JVD Creativity Consulting, Kingston, New Brunswick, Canada |
Dickson writes about how we can use creativity to connect with better ideas and a more productive workplace, as well as exploring just what creativity is and isn't.
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Mind Games--Gihan Perera, First Step Communications, Perth, Western Australia |
"A set of interactive exercises to help you expand, extend, enhance and unleash your creative thinking skills!"
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Women and Creativity--Anne Johnson of Womenfolk.com and Suite101.com, a grandmother, quilter, poet and retired primary school teacher |
More than 30 articles especially for women on developing creativity in their lives, including Finding Focused Time and Space, Building Blocks to Creativity, Journaling and Filling the Well.
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Writing.com--Kenn Wagenheim, founder and CEO, Pennsylvania |
An online community for creative writers. Free memberships include an online portfolio, e-mail services, writing tools and networking opportunities. Paid memberships available for more services.
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Created by Gary B. Larson of Seattle, Washington, garbltoo@gmail.com.
Updated June 9, 2008.