Creative Development

While there are many books about writing, none deal firsthand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. In Adorning the Dark, Andrew describes six principles for the writing life: serving the work, serving the audience, selectivity, discernment, discipline, and community. Through stories from his own journey, Andrew shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists but for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles - the essential elements of genius - from curiosità, the insatiably curious approach to life to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step by step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power - and awesome wonder - of your own genius.

For anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing toward badassery, You Are a Badass Every Day is the companion to keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and driven. In 100 exercises, reflections, and cues that you can use to immediately realign your mind and keep your focus unwavering, this audio guide will show you how to keep the breakthroughs catalyzed by Sincero’s iconic books You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money going.

"In the middle of the road of my life I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost." When you find yourself suddenly without bearings, as Dante Alighieri voiced so well centuries ago, where will you look for guidance? Throughout the ages, teaches David Whyte, the language of poetry has held a special power to hazard ourselves boldly at the "fierce edges" of our lives. On Midlife and the Great Unknown, you will engage with poetic imagination as it was meant to be experienced.

Do you have room in your life for more fulfilment, success, joy and happiness? There can be no mistaking the fact that sometimes life throws you curve-balls that seem to take your confidence and happiness away. If you’ve ever been divorced, lost a career or suffered a long term illness, you’ll know that it isn’t always easy to get back up, brush yourself off and start all over again. What if there was a way of recovering from the hard slap-upside-head that life gives us from time to time that could be found by adopting some daily habits that allow you to regain your Personal Power and...

A few years ago, Dr. Claire Nicogossian began noticing a trend in her therapy room: Mothers are struggling with the challenging and unexpected emotions that surface during their journey through motherhood. In the confines of a safe, judgment-free space, they share about the heavy guilt they carry from losing control and yelling at their children; the crippling fear that they are failing their families; and the exhaustion of juggling work, home, and family. Dr. Claire calls these our shadow emotions.

The wise and insightful "If the Buddha" books have won Charlotte Kasl thousands of devoted fans. In her latest work, she turns her attention to parenthood, a stage of life that leaves most of us searching for answers. If the Buddha Had Kids applies Kasl's signature blend of spiritual guidelines, exercises, and practical advice to help parents raise peacemakers in our increasingly turbulent times, emphasizing that finding peace within a family is the first step toward creating a peaceful world.

Nearly all of today’s major innovation workshops and programs call on organizations to drive innovation. What they miss is that innovation comes from the personal creativity of individuals. And creativity doesn’t require an advanced education or technical skills. All employees can be creative. Often, all they lack is a fitting mindset and the right skills.

Master the Art of Improv: Unleash Your Creativity, Build Confidence, and Transform Your Skills! Does performing in front of others make you nervous, yet you dream of becoming a skilled improviser full of creativity and confidence? Searching for dynamic activities to energize participants of all skill levels? New to improv and need a welcoming guide to get started? If any of these resonate, The Complete Improv Playbook is your comprehensive guide to unlocking creativity and confidence with over 70 games and techniques for every skill level.

A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep.

An essential guide on how to build and run a creative business from ten of the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs, including multi-Grammy winner Nile Rodgers, culinary legend Ruthie Rodgers, and Emmy-winning producer of The Crown, Andy Harries. Their stories, actionable advice, and recommendations will help your business thrive and fuel your life potential. The Creative Entrepreneur is a call to adventure, inviting you to think from the perspective of a mission-driven creative professional.

Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it. In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive four-step system that will help us sort all the information flooding our brains into four major categories—Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives—allowing us to manage our commitments while achieving our goals and dreams.

Part The Art of the Deal and part Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun, The Peebles Principles distills the lessons Mr. Peebles has learned on his journey from congressional page to CEO of the largest black-owned real-estate development firm in the nation. These crisp, straightforward principles can help any motivated entrepreneur go from dirt poor to filthy rich in a hurry.

This book contains a interesting list of 30 implementable projects in the Indie Game Development scene. All of these projects were created in Game Maker Studio (1 and 2) and can also be implemented in other game engines of the programmer's choice. Each of the projects is graded according to the difficulty and the challenges are highlighted. A difficulty upgrade and downgrade is also included to make the project simpler and easy or more complex but better. A timescale for each of the projects is also implemented to ease the process of applicability of the game concepts in different settings....

Buyers are smart. They've caught onto our marketing tricks and strategies, and what used to work isn't working anymore. To survive and thrive in the new era of calculated spending, you must be able to help customers define who they are and deeply connect their identity to your brand. In Identity Marketing, master Marketer and CEO, Veronica Romney, leads marketers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sales people through a 4-step framework that will show you how to stop asking your customers to "buy this" and instead extend the powerful invitation to "be this."

No importa sieres un artista gráfico, musical o de óleo, un artista de algún deporte, un escritor, pintor o diseñador...la creatividad se escapa fácilmente de cualquier mente. Sólo necesitas los diez pasos de Austin Kleon para poner en orden desde tu mente hasta tu escritorio y recuperar la creatividad y la confianza en aquello que creas.

What if you knew that compassion was the antidote to healing our hurt, hate-filled world? Would you know how to use it in every circumstance, with family, friends, and strangers alike? Would you be open to doing so, even when it involved acts that may seem unforgivable? Would you be willing to be gentle and sympathetic with yourself?

Love may be sweeter the second time around, but once the bliss of a newfound relationship wears off a little, the reality of being part of a stepfamily sets in. If you are one of the millions of remarried Americans facing the challenge of blending two existing families into one cohesive whole, you are part of a stepcouple - and you know all too well how hard it can be to make your marriage work in sometimes tough terrain. Susan Wisdom and Jennifer Green provide tips and strategies on dealing with the issues remarried couples face, with a wealth of advice from real-life stepcouples.

Rewire Your Routine: The Proven Path to Effortless Success Through Habits! Are you stuck in a cycle of failed attempts to change your life? Do you dream of habits that work for you instead of against you—where progress feels easy, not like an uphill battle? This book is your guide to breaking free from ineffective habits and creating the life you’ve always wanted. With proven strategies, you’ll learn how to make lasting changes without relying on fleeting motivation or exhausting willpower. Forget the myths: “You need ironclad willpower to succeed.

Master the art of thinking with Mental Models: An AI's Guide to 100 Thinking Tools Humans Overlook. This audiobook transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies, making life’s toughest decisions easier to tackle. Ever felt stuck in a problem, unsure how to navigate the noise? Or missed opportunities because you didn’t see all the angles? This audiobook is your shortcut to clarity and creativity.