EPISODE · Jan 30, 2019 · 2 MIN
The tyranny of the blank page: How to get over writer's block
from Idea to Value - Creativity and Innovation with Nick Skillicorn
Why are blank pages so scary? What causes writer's block? While there have not been that many academic studies on the causes of writer's block, there are likely three main components which contribute: * The way the brain forms new idea through combinations, and the required triggers which a blank page does not provie * Self Judgement that an idea is not good enough when it is originally formed * Self-imposed inflexible rules and plans as to how the creative process should work To read the full article on what causes writer's block and how to overcome it, go to https://www.ideatovalue.com/inno/nickskillicorn/2019/01/the-tyranny-of-the-blank-page-how-to-get-over-writers-block/ Bonus: This episode was made possible by our premium innovation and creativity training. Take your innovation and creativity capabilities to the next level by investing in yourself now, at https://www.ideatovalue.com/ * Subscribe on iTunes to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/idea-to-value-creativity-innovation/id1199964981?mt=2 * Subscribe on Stitcher to the Idea to Value Podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=129437&refid=stpr * Subscribe on Google Play to the Idea to Value Podcast: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ifjlz5o2w27yr4wn7belsne26oq?t%3DIdea_to_Value_-_Creativity_and_Innovation%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16
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