Looking for information about creativity as an external force or spirit (or manna or anything even vaguely similar). Things like the Greek Muses, from any cultures. [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on Aug 10, 2009 - 11 answers

This year I started doing a circus traineeship and learning burlesque, which is awesome. In a week I have to go back to Malaysia for a few months while my new Australian visa is processed. What can I do in the meantime in the middle of nowhere? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 18, 2009 - 9 answers

I feel the need to be creative, but can't figure out what sort of outlet is the best to get my ideas out. How do I figure out what sort of creativity I have? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Sep 17, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm trying to cultivate a certain kind of beauty in life - something exemplified by the likes of Dumbo feather, pass it on and Keri Smith's blog. Where else can I find such beauty? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Aug 12, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I get into performance art? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 28, 2008 - 14 answers

I consider myself creative in some areas. But I have problems with the "blank slate". But I'm great at improving things once they start to take shape. Am I weird or are there others like me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2008 - 16 answers

What would be the ideal type of work for someone with no formal education but who has amazing talents? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Mar 25, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm looking for book recommendations that deal with (fully or partially) methods writers use to find interesting, fresh subjects and ideas for stories. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Mar 2, 2008 - 5 answers

A Valentine's day question - mea culpa! I'd like to go for something handmade and creative for the dude, but I'm afraid school is sucking up my imagination. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2008 - 12 answers

What are some creative ways of responding to a journal article or lecture, besides the usual "writing an article about the topic"? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Sep 24, 2007 - 14 answers

Inspired by this Mefi post: Do you know of any other creative declarations of love? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 11, 2006 - 16 answers

What do you do for droughts in creativity? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Jan 8, 2006 - 28 answers