Creativity research

Creativity research2018-09-17T10:57:26+00:00

The most recent marketing leaflet for Mslexia magazine refers to it as ‘a masterclass in the business and psychology of writing’. This is because, apart from its commitment to women writers, what sets the magazine apart from other writing magazines is its exploration of creative inspiration and motivation, and how these are realised in writers’ lives. Over the coming months I’ll be posting regular updates of recent publications and academic research on the topic, as well as some of my own articles from Mslexia, including the results of Mslexia’s creativity surveys, and a series of pieces about fostering creativity in our daily lives. The brief reports below are selected from a larger series published in every issue of Mslexia.

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