Understanding the Many Facets of Creativity

Innovation, Creative Thinking, Artistic Expression & Inspiration

What is creativity? How can you be more creative? Is everyone creative? How can businesses become more innovative? Is there a such thing as a creativity coach? How do you find creative inspiration? What are muses?

The answers to these questions and more can be discovered through the articles, columns, experiences, and resources featured in this Many Facets of Creativity section. Begin your adventure in creativity by reading our ongoing columns and article series below, or by browsing the creativity articles and features on the sides menus of this page.

Featured Creativity Columns & Article Series

Art of the Song Creativity Radio
With John Dillon & Vivian Nesbitt
Art of the Song Creativity Radio is a one-hour syndicated radio show co-hosted and co-produced by John Dillon and Vivian Nesbitt with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through songwriting and other art forms. Enjoy reading the show's "Creativity Corner" segments on the Creativity Portal.

New & Improved: Innovative Brain Excerpts
Creating growth in business through creativity and innovation. Articles by Bob Eckert and Jonathan Vehar co-authors of the book More Lightning, Less Thunder: How to Energize Innovation Teams.

Creative Careers in the Arts
By Molly J. Anderson-Childers
An eye-opening look into the creative careers of artists, writers, coaches, and teachers featuring interviews, reflections, trials, and triumphs.

Creative Solutions from the Modern Day Muses
Column by Jill Badonsky
Jill Badonsky is a nationally recognized workshop leader, artist, performer, humorist, and author of the book, The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard). Enjoy her creativity-inspiring writings through her monthly column "Creative Solutions and Inspirations from the Modern Day Muses."

Inspirations from the Nine Athenian (Greek) Muses
Series by Molly J. Anderson-Childers
If you're looking for ways to invoke the original nine Greek Muses in your creative work, you'll enjoy this special series that will take you deeper into muse-ness with Euterpe, Clio, Polyhymnia, Melpomene, Erato, Terpsichore, Urania, Thalia, and Calliope.

Creativity Coaching Articles & Book Excerpts
Various Authors
Professional creativity coaches and consultants share their insights and expertise to help readers recognize creative traits, overcome blocks, exercise strengths, shore up weaknesses, and live more fulfilling, successful creative lives.

Be Creative! Articles
Various Authors
Inspiring articles and interviews to encourage you along on your creative path. Be Creative! is devoted to helping you to discover and nurture the creative gifts within you and to help them grow into something fruitful and fulfilling.

Learning from Leonardo
Series by Linda Dessau
Explore some of Leonardo da Vinci's methods and habits related to his creative life and highlights information from the the book How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael J. Gelb.

Be Creative! Adults Projects
By Chris Dunmire
BCA dispels the common notions that you have to be a child, an artist, or full of innovative ideas to enjoy your creativity. Give yourself a free-ative creativity break by trying out some of these fun creativity-inducing projects, exercises, and coloring pages.

Inspiring Creativity Success Stories
Various Authors
True life stories from artists, crafters, writers, and other creativity enthusiasts who've successfully taken their creative passions to the marketplace.

Be Mused: For Artists, Writers and Lost Souls
By Susan M. Brackney
Read the first 24 Be Mused columns ever written! From copyright laws to the effects of Paxil, author of The Lost Soul Companion, Susan M. Brackney offers inspiration and good advice for anyone looking to live their dreams — no matter what they may be.