Creativity is to a Writer Like Water is to a Lilypad

Lesson #3

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The Art of Brainstorming

 Ways to Brainstorm:

• Go for quantity. Set a numerical goal.
• Encourage wild ideas. The right idea often flows from the outlandish.
• Be visual. Pictures unlock creativity.
• Defer judgment. There’s no such thing as a bad idea.
• One conversation at a time. Listen, be polite, and build on others’ suggestions. Continue reading →