The Psychology of Creative Writing - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Psychology of Creative Writing write by Scott Barry Kaufman. This book was released on 2009-06-29. The Psychology of Creative Writing available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Psychology of Creative Writing takes a scholarly, psychological look at multiple aspects of creative writing, including the creative writer as a person, the text itself, the creative process, the writer's development, the link between creative writing and mental illness, the personality traits of comedy and screen writers, and how to teach creative writing. This book will appeal to psychologists interested in creativity, writers who want to understand more about the magic behind their talents, and educated laypeople who enjoy reading, writing, or both. From scholars to bloggers to artists, The Psychology of Creative Writing has something for everyone.
The Self on the Page
The Self on the Page - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Self on the Page write by Celia Hunt. This book was released on 1998. The Self on the Page available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book examines the potential of creative writing as a therapeutic tool. Illustrating a wide range of approaches, the contributors provide an introduction to thinking about creative writing in a personal development context with suggestions for further reading, and look at the potential evolution of therapeutic creative writing in the future.
Creativity 101
Creativity 101 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Creativity 101 write by James C. Kaufman, PhD. This book was released on 2009-02-05. Creativity 101 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "...Full of keen and illuminating insight...Written with creative flair and great elegance." Robert Olen Butler Author, A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction "...Witty, charming, and informative...Creativity 101 makes a convincing case for the importance of creativity in society, in our schools, and in our daily lives....And no, we aren't related." Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD Author, The Psychology of Creative Writing "[An] excellent primer or review of what is out there in terms of research, definitions, theoretical considerations, and leading thinkers in the world of creativity."--Gifted and Talented International What is creativity and how can we measure it? Creativity 101 serves as a brief, engaging introduction to the field of creativity. Dr. Kaufman presents the cutting-edge research and analyzes new and emerging theories in the field. This book investigates the many definitions of creativity, as well as how it is manifested and measured in schools, the workplace, business, art, media, and more. Key Topics Discussed: The "Four Ps" of creativity: person, product, process, and press How creativity influences personality, motivation, intelligence, and talent The dark side of creativity: the remarkable relationship between creativity and mental illness Emerging directions in creativity research, with discussions on neuroscience, the media, and literature The Psych 101 Series Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field.
Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental Health
Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental Health - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental Health write by Debra Penman. This book was released on 1999-02-01. Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental Health available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writing Well is a practical handbook of creative writing exercises which forms the basis of an indirect, nonconfrontational approach specifically intended for therapeutic use within the mental health field. Although people with emotional or psychological problems can find creative writing particularly difficult and unsettling, when writing courses are sensitively designed they are known to be of therapeutic benefit to people with mental health problems. The exercises are taken from the authors' successful practice with groups of people from a range of backgrounds in a variety of settings. The book is structured to be accessible and easy to use. The warm-ups and main exercises are organised by themes, such as positive memories, imagined worlds, changes and painful feelings. Guidelines are given for developing and adapting the exercises and practical suggestions for materials are included in the appendix. This volume will be an invaluable practical resource and imaginative inspiration for creative writing tutors and mental health professionals.
My Teeming Brain
My Teeming Brain - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook My Teeming Brain write by Jane Piirto. This book was released on 2002. My Teeming Brain available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A study of the psychology of the creative writer. It discusses: the personality characteristics of writers; their creative processes; young writers; how writers view the self; and practical aspects. The second part of the book covers themes in the lives of 160 writers - 80 women and 80 men.
