Being creative : be inspired : unlock your originality / Michael Atavar.

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; 01 BEGINNING; 01 Beginner's Mind; 02 Reduce the Frame; 03 Idea Mutates; 04 Fails, Successes; Toolkit 01-04; Further Learning; 02 USING PROCESS; 05 Small Word Process; 06 Internal Camera; 07 Subvert Habit; 08 Crumbs, Ideas; Toolkit 05-08; Further Learning; 03 KEEPING GOING; 09 Persistence; 10 Record Every Day; 11 Inside Journeys; 12 Small, Future; Toolkit 09-12; Further Learning; 04 BEING RESOURCEFUL; 13 Prepared Piano; 14 Integrate the Body; 15 First Thoughts; 16 It's You, Here; Toolkit 13-16; Further Learning. 05 CHALLENGES & DIFFICULTY17 The Finish; 18 DIY; 19 End with Confusion; 20 Say 'Goodbye'; Toolkit 17-20; Further Learning; Epilogue

Through a series of 20 practical and effective exercises, all using a unique visual approach, Michael Atavar challenges you to open your mind, shift your perspective and ignite your creativity. Whatever your passion, craft or aims, this book will expertly guide you from bright idea, through the tricky stages of development, to making your concepts a reality. We often treat creativity as if it was something separate from us - in fact it is, as this book demonstrates, incredibly simple: creativity is nothing other than the very core of 'you'. At Build and Become we believe in building knowledge that helps you navigate your world. Our books help you make sense of the changing world around you by taking you from concept to real-life application through 20 accessible lessons designed to make you think