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ESSENTIAL READING FOR AUTHORS SUBMITTING THEIR BOOKS TO AGENTS OR PUBLISHERS 'If I could give you one bit of advice, it’d be to shut up and listen to everything he has to say.’ Caimh McDonnell, bestselling author of The Dublin Trilogy Publishing veteran Scott Pack offers sensible, practical advice on how to create the perfect submission. Based in on his sell-out Guardian Masterclasses, this short guide provides aspiring authors with the tools they need to avoid the classic mistakes made by so many, and to ensure they give their work the best chance possible of being read, considered and...

Of all the self-doubting people in the world, nobody, it seems, doubts themselves more than creative people. Whether creating code for a new application, painting a mural, forging a new way forward in business, or writing a book, creatives tend to suffer from more self-doubt than other humans. Because, while creativity is demanded, it is rarely respected. Many fear the power of creative influence because they fear the unknown.

Can your thoughts move a mountain? The short answer is “Yes!” and here’s how...The power of the human mind is immense if you know how to harness it. Do you believe in the myth that we only use 10 percent of our brains? It’s time to put that misconception to rest. As humans, we have evolved to use nearly 100 percent of the brain’s power. The one thing standing in the way of better thinking and a more powerful ideation process is time. Once you slow down to think, however, you’ll discover that you’re capable of amazing ideas and creative problem-solving.

Walking is medicine for the mind. It helps us slow down and think things through. It also helps us perk up and generate new ideas. There are few activities as readily available and revitalising as a brisk walk, or as soothing and stimulating as a long walk. Wonderful things can happen when we set out on two feet. Within this audiobook, you will find stories from artists, designers, writers, psychologists and speakers who are inspired by the effect of pacing outdoors.

In today’s modern creative economy, one of the most critical stills to possess is being creative. People who are creative are marked by their dedication to their craft, their patience, their ability to think outside of the proverbial box, and their willingness to take risks.

How to be creative instantly! Having problem coming up with great ideas? Struggling with thinking of solutions to problems keeping you awake all night? Feeling stuck with forever trying to find your muse for the next big thing in your magnum opus? What you need is a sudden jolt boost of creativityto get your creative juice flowing and going. "But, but, I'm not creative," you say. Hogwash! All of us have the capacity for creativity and to be creative.

A national bestseller, The House That Joy Built is an uplifting, positive and powerful book about breaking through fear and finding joy through creativity, from Holly Ringland. The House that Joy Built is about the transformative power of finding joy through creativity, and offers a jump-start...

Creative thinking is now the number one skill needed in the workforce but creativity cannot thrive unless there is a culture of psychological safety and belonging.

The ability of the imagination has been demonstrated in many different ways throughout the history of humanity. One of them is through the evolution of crafts and arts. For instance, a pottery maker might use imagination to design beautiful pots as cooking vessels for food. The potential of imagination can be seen in the field of science. For instance, scientists can use their imaginations to generate innovative concepts about the world surrounding them. Finally, the power of imagination is evident in our daily life.

Hailed as the Queen of Creativity, Julia Cameron is the authority on artistic life and has brought her wisdom to millions around the world. The four essential, accessible tools she has been famed for over her lifelong career—Morning Pages, Artist Dates, Walks and Guidance—have transformed lives. Now, for the first time, they are presented together, along with most commonly asked questions.

Why does creativity seem so mysterious—even magical—yet feel out of reach for so many of us? In this powerful and thought-provoking book, Creative Thinking: A Coach’s Perspective, André Walton unpacks the truth: creativity isn’t just for artists, inventors, or “special people,” It’s a way of thinking—a mindset we can all access, nurture, and apply in our everyday lives. Blending science, coaching, storytelling, and a deep dive into history, Walton takes us on a journey from the dawn of human evolution to modern-day challenges, showing that creativity has always been central to who we are.

Do you start projects that are important to you, but then abandon them? It is likely unrecognized perfectionism that is holding you back from creating art, starting your new business, writing your book, or growing spiritually. You have big dreams that you keep secret, because you don't want to be embarrassed if you fail at them.

Is having a “Super Memory” a blessing or a curse? Imagine remembering every single day of your life in detail? Or remembering several hundred years’ worth of dates, daily weather facts, daily news, or which day of the week every date occurred (or will occur) from 1742 to 2999 and beyond? When Frank Healy was just 5 years old, he didn’t know he had a special gift of having a “super memory”. In fact, he memorized many things simply out of boredom or because it was fun. Like when he memorized all the facts about the Beatles, the Marx Brothers, the history of the space flight, and a...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have musical hallucinations? In this brief autobiography, learn about the different types of musical hallucinations which I have experienced, such as "phantom of the opera" music, electronic synth and sitar sounds. Take a journey through sound and discover how I was able to control the pattern of notes I was hearing in the music by making them increase or decrease in pitch. Find out my experience with discovering that I have different forms of synesthesia. Synesthesia is a phenomenon where a stimulus in one of the senses leads to a ...

Overcoming self-imposed limitations to live your best life. Can you feel yourself holding back from making decisions that would enable you to live your best life? Whether you believe “Yes I Can” or “No I Can’t” you are probably right! Yes I Can will help you identify and overcome your self-limiting beliefs and discover self-empowering beliefs and practical strategies that will transform your life.

A recent survey of CEOs revealed that creativity is considered the most important quality in leadership. Who Killed Creativity? investigates how companies, leaders, managers, and individuals can build (or rebuild) a culture of innovation by fostering creative thinking and problem-solving - finding better solutions faster. By exploring such questions as: Are bully bosses psychopaths in disguise? and Why does the future of civilization lie in a garbage dump in Mexico?, this book offers a compelling tale with a novel twist.

As with any adventure, when exploring the inner worlds, it helps to have skills, tools, and a map. This book is that map. Imaginative speculation allows you to be released from your pre-existing categories, assumptions, rules. To not only think outside the box, but toss the box away completely.

Estando 7 días de meditación en medio de la naturaleza, la Fuente interna de mi alma habló desde el corazón, donde me dijo que escribiera y él me iría conduciendo en la sabiduría, abriendo portales sobrenaturales para enviar el mensaje de amor universal convirtiéndolo en poesías de prosperidad mental, espiritual y física, para que los hombres se unan en un solo Ser, encontrando sus misiones y la tan anhelada paz interior. Así que obedecí a mi humilde ser superior divino y comencé a escribir, plasmando oraciones poderosas, cantándole al amor y abriendo los secretos de la ...

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Ready to revolutionise your life and be more decisive? Take hold of your future with life-changing advice from 59 Seconds. Don't waste your time on outdated ‘life coach’ strategies and guru-guided nonsense. Instead, let renowned psychologist Richard Wiseman enlighten you with quick and...