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David Ogilvy: Listens to a client's briefing, then leaves it to his unconscious mind to simmer away below the surface in order to get to the 'Big Idea'. Tchaikovsky: Embodies the idea of a sudden flash of insight, the 'Aha! Experience', which later becomes a musical composition. Henri Poincarè: Talks a lot about 'intuition', perceiving hidden 'harmonies and relations', and the mysterious emergence from the subliminal self of 'privileged unconscious phenomena' to pin down the true nature of scientific and mathematical creativity. Mozart: Having hummed a melody to himself, would procrastinate and work on the melody in his head and eventually the whole work, even a long one stands almost complete in his mind, to be surveyed and written on paper. (this included him being in a good mood and has dined like a king) Creatives today: Kal free pitch hai, koi toh jugaad lagana padega boss, taaki bas Jaan chhutte. 🌚 #creativity #pitches #agencylife #creativedirector #weekend #weekendvibes

Reviewer Attempts To Kill A Book That Appeared On Broadway Billboard Although I had previously received favorable reviews from Kirkus on my books, the reviewer of "The Goldfarb Chronicles: Moving With Baby, The Solitario, Brewster County Law" was apparently so offended by the sex, childbirth, and limited drug use in my book that he/she wrote a very critical review with the apparent objective of killing sales of this book. As you will hear in the video, the reviewer considered the content boring, although fast-paced. My characters were also considered to be stereotyped and predictable in their actions. It is not uncommon for books that do not fit conventional models to receive bad reviews. My book traces the same characters through the situation comedy "Moving With Baby," the western adventure "The Solitario," and the courtroom drama "Brewster County Law." This is as happens in real life as people are exposed to different situations. As in all comedies the characters are exaggerated, and their distinctive characters are carried through the novel although each character experiences personal growth. In contrast with this reviewer's opinions, screenplays derived from each of the three segments of the book have been accepted in 21 screenplay competitions. and they have received a prize in one, honorable mentions in two, were finalists in five, semi-finalist in four, selected in five, and nominated in 4. These three screenplays used the same characters in the same situations placed in the same settings. Clearly there is more going on in "The Goldfarb Chronicles" than the reviewer cared to acknowledge. Having a book being badly reviewed and then going on to be a success is not unknown. Melville's "Moby Dick," who everyone in American High Schools has read, was badly treated in the press of the day, and the author died largely unknown and unappreciated. In more modern times, Hemingway's "For Whom The Bell Tolls," Joyce's "Ulysses." Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird," and more recently Atwood's "The Handmaiden's Tale" all received a lot of bad press but went on to be popular books and movies. I am not so vain as to consider myself among these famous authors, but I am in good company.

Finally, therapy specifically with you in mind. Therapy, for artists and creatives. #writers #artists #creatives #songwriters #filmmaking #disruptors

Listeners, mark your calendars on Friday, May 31st at 5pm est for our next installment of our ongoing aesthetics series !!!! We will be streaming live on You Tube and Facebook and welcome all your questions and thoughts! All About Aesthetics episode 10 Friday May 31st at 5 PM For this, the tenth episode of the Aesthetics series, I will focus on the Blake Edwards 1979 masterpiece 10 with the large and unusually terrific cast of Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber, Brian Dennehy and Dee Wallace. Although on a more surface level this is Edwards' comedic and even philosophic take on the Sexual Revolution and changing societal mores. I will show how it is also compatible with the current discussion in this series of the shift from pre-Rock culture of the 30s-60s, represented by the main character George who is a jazz pianist and composer (!) and the post-Rock era (as well as disco), represented by Bo Derek, the woman to whom George is so deeply drawn. In this sense 10 is as much about aesthetics styles and tastes as it is human relationships. It is also in so many ways quintessentially 1970s filmmaking, a nod back to my 1970s film series while being utterly timeless: one of the most classically and tightly written plays or scripts from Edwards, or really anybody, in the era. #music #painting #illustration #poetry #philosophy #religion #spirituality #dance #ballet #susansontag #1960s #1970s #1980s #1990 #romantic #classical #modern #postmodern #pop #design #history #politics #literature #television #theatre #BoDerek #DudleyMoore #JulieAndrews #10 #cinema #livestream Aesthetics

In my latest newsletter, I answer an age-old (well at least cancel-culture-old) question: Can you separate the art from the artist? Check it out, share, and subscribe to Writer's Brain.

Sharing the latest article I edited for thINKingDANCE. If you are in the Philadelphia area this month, check out the next PDP show and the "Write Back Atcha" following the performance: https://lnkd.in/gCApMYzK

The latest writing prompt is up on my Substack! And since it's Eurovision season, you know I've worked some of my favorite songs in there. https://lnkd.in/eUXXNiRM #writingprompts

On the occasion of Satyajit Ray's birthday, I am sharing a piece of mine that was published in Cafe Dissensus's commemorative special issue on Ray's cinema. The article delves into the pedagogical aspects of Ray's film, "Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne: The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha" -- particularly its deployment of music -- exploring the double-edged use of enchantment in the narrative, both as a mode of cultural indoctrination and a site of critique. You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dR5yFU3N

🎬 Lights, Camera, Avoid These Directorial Missteps! 🎥 Directors, when it comes to collaborating with composers during a spotting session, steer clear of these blunders: 1️⃣ Micromanaging Melodies: Trust your composer's creative genius! Avoid stifling their vision with overly-prescriptive instructions. Give them room to weave their magic. 2️⃣ Skipping the Brief: A clear vision sets the stage! Don't rush into the session without briefing your composer thoroughly. Share your vision, mood, and narrative nuances for a harmonious collaboration. 3️⃣ Ignoring Feedback: It's a duet, not a solo act! Embrace feedback from your composer. Their insights can elevate your project to symphonic heights. Keep the dialogue open and collaborative. Hit the right notes in your director-composer collaboration, and watch your project score big! 🎶 #DirectorsHarmony #ComposerCollab #LightsCameraMusic

https://lnkd.in/eiVUSqDj -OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!!- CREATIVE WRITERS AND LITERARY PERFORMERS! Young, new, or upcoming? Unpublished or unheard? OUR LYF and the Front Porch Theatre Company want to help you share your voice! We want you to send us your: Short Plays, Skits, Monologues, Short stories / long jokes, Long form or slam poetry, Tall tales / urban legends / ghost stories / cryptid lore, prepared talks or humorous anecdotes about regional points, people, or events of interest / significance, Wise words of advice from the “older” generation, sassy words of advice from the "younger" generation, Interpretive or multi-media storytelling, Comedy routines, sketch work, music, song or dance .. OR -Inventive ways to tell YOUR story that aren’t listed above- Submissions will be adjudicated by our staff and selected works incorporated into the formation of the first in an ongoing series of 40-45 minute productions entitled: “The Stories We Tell.” The first public performance of this series is planned for mid December of 2024, specific dates TBA. Selected pieces may be performed by the submitting artist(s) (informal audition or video of submission required) or by a cast of similarly young, unheard and upcoming performer(s) under our direction. Individual works must fit within a 5-15 minute performance run time. We will produce at least three works, with the maximum number of works limited only by our 45 minute time frame. We are specifically looking for stories that focus on SE North Carolina for this project. The more local, the better. We are especially interested in works that center in or around Robeson County and connect to our local cultures, traditions, histories, communities and social concerns. Things that happen around a typical front porch. Submissions and requests for info can be sent to: FrontPorchTC@gmail.com OR message us here on FB!