Chekhov's Mistress
The Creative H
James Tata points out that David Lynch, one of my heroes, has written a book called “Catching the Big Fish,” on creativity. Sure to be more interesting than Twyla Tharp’s book on the “Creative Habit,” which was more about working out than inspiration. That book, while not necessarily on writing, seems to me to be a guidepost in its blatent focus on habit as creative force. Many writing books dismiss inspiration because it can’t be summoned everyday at 5am, but it seems from what James wrote that Lynch’s book will be more about not being afraid to run with your inspiration than anything else. I like that.
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i’m gonna buy this. to see how creative it makes me. yeah.
– Kay Richardson (10/09 at 03:15 PM)
I’m sure habit is just as important as inspiration, and I know Lynch would agree. But I like the idea of “not being afraid to run with your inspiration”. Although, I don’t think I need any coaching on that subject. I probably should get Tharp’s book to balance my natural tendency to “run...”.
– garnet david (10/10 at 02:19 AM)
First there is talent, its source and nature an abiding mystery. Then there is discipline where talent is channeled to a clear goal. At last there is doggedness where you just keep doing it no matter what. None of which discounts the effect of having some good luck once in a while too.
– Renaissance (10/12 at 08:18 AM)
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- Posted by: Bud Parr
- Date: October 04, 2006
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