A Guide to Creative Writing and the Imagination

A Guide to Creative Writing and the Imagination

Author: Kris Saknussemm

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2022-03-30

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 100053832X

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Teaching creative writing for the multicultural, global, and digital generation, this volume offers a fresh approach for enhancing core writing skills in the major forms of Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Drama. A Guide to Creative Writing and the Imagination aims to provide students with organic, active learning through imitation and examples which not only emphasize writing and reading but look to other art forms for inspiration. This volume’s key features include: • Strengthening key underlying capabilities of what we mean by imagination: physical and mental alertness, clarity of perception, listening skills, attention to detail, sustained concentration, lateral thinking, and enhanced memory. • Taking direction from other art forms such as African American musical improvisation, Brancusi’s sculptural idea of “finding form,” key ideas from drawing such as foreground, background, and negative space—and some of the great lessons learned from National Geographic photography. • Incorporating techniques drawn from unusual sources such as advertising, military intelligence, ESL, working with the blind, stage magic, and oral traditions of remote indigenous cultures in Oceania and Africa. The work is intended for a global English market as a core or supplementary text at the undergraduate level and as a supporting frame at the M.F.A. level.


Writer's Doubt

Writer's Doubt

Author: Bryan Hutchinson

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-08-05

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781515230892

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All writers doubt their ability. But Bryan Hutchinson's story shows doubt and fear don't have to define your writing future. In this part-memoir, part kick-in-the-pants, Bryan will show you how to live out your passion, write a book, and become an author, no matter if the so-called "experts" tell you that you can't.


The Art of Imagination

The Art of Imagination

Author: Srdjan Bogicevic

Publisher: Srdjan Bogicevic

Published: 2019-05-30

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781999494421

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After having a flash in his mind, the Present Self received an insight that he should write a book by using his Imagination to find the life answers he seeks, answers that his Future Self will provide for him. Stepping into the unknown, the Present Self was surprised when during that interview the roles were reversed, and instead of seeking the answers, he was the one who was providing them. Your Imagination is unlimited. You just need to remember how to use that power to create the life you want. This book will teach you exactly that; how to use your Imagination combined with your Intention to create the Future you're dreaming about. That's why you've been drawn to this book. There's something inside of you that knows you're greater than your current reality. That you can be more. Do more. Have more. Maybe this book is just one more reminder you've been looking for. To remind you of how great you are. By the time you finish reading this book, you'll be in the process of transforming to a higher and better expression of yourself. Just remember this quote that the great Albert Einstein once said: "Imagination can take you everywhere!"The Art of Imagination aims to stimulate the imagination of the reader and is directed towards adults who are in their late 20s and early 30s, who may be questioning their path in life and who they are as a person.


The Art of Play

The Art of Play

Author: Joan Stanford

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-06-28

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1631520318

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At forty-two, Joan Stanford—a busy mother, innkeeper—discovered, to her surprise and delight, a creative process for insight and healing that allowed even her, a self-proclaimed “non-artist,” to start making art. In The Art of Play, Stanford shares her journey through art and poetry as an example of how taking—or, more appropriately, making—time to pay attention to the imagery our daily lives presents to us can expand our awareness and joy, and she offers readers suggestions for how to do this for themselves, inviting them to embark on their own journey.


In Love with a Psychopath

In Love with a Psychopath

Author: Dia Stone

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-02-19

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781797541198

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The title says it all - come along on this thriller/romance adventure and take a peek into the charming and dangerous world of a modern psychopath. Does he get his girl? Is it murder or marriage?


Making Comprehension Connections

Making Comprehension Connections

Author: Sharon Hull

Publisher: Shell Education

Published: 2008-03-03

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 142589223X

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Here's a fun and easy way to help learners understand and remember comprehension strategies! Making Comprehension Connections: Look, Listen, and Link! effectively combines the senses for greater academic success by providing everything the brain needs for comprehension and memory retention-visual, verbal, auditory, and kinesthetic input. This easy-to-follow program provides colorful and simple icons in the form of posters that help learners remember concepts without the help of words. It also provides learners with multiple ways to remember and understand the comprehension skills and strategies, using songs and other active learning experiences. Audio of all songs are included in the ZIP file and provided in print form in the Teacher's Guide and on transparencies. The included ZIP file also contains all the reproducibles and a professional development video that shows how to implement the lessons. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards.


Transformation Through Journal Writing

Transformation Through Journal Writing

Author: Jane Wood

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1849053472

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A personal record of reflections and experiences, a journal is an effective way to self-care and self-develop. This book is a grounded guide to the reflective practice of journaling for those in the helping professions. Full of original ideas, exercises and examples, it provides everything needed to establish and advance journaling skills.


The Art of Perception

The Art of Perception

Author: Rikroses Books and E-books

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13:

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Tired of misunderstandings, misjudgements, and missed opportunities? Imagine deciphering people like an open book, navigating interactions with laser focus, and making decisions with unflinching clarity. "The Art of Perception: How to Sharpen Your Senses, Intuition, and Awareness to Understand Others More Accurately" unlocks this superpower, guiding you through the landscape of human interaction—from honing your observation skills to tapping into your intuition, from mastering the art of listening to wielding the power of questioning. This isn't just about reading minds; it's about rewriting yours, building a framework for understanding the world and yourself with unprecedented depth. Dive into the science of intuition, conquer the challenge of bias, unlock the value of diverse perspectives, and learn to navigate uncertainty with confidence. Master the art of perception, and watch your relationships, decisions, and creativity soar. Are you ready to see the world anew?