Creative Process

[earthshoes]

I've had the time and the resources to do some studying this winter--am the proud owner of several works at present, but my present favorite is William Carlos Williams.
I also read The Sounds of Poetry by Robert Pinsky (I am re-reading that one because I don't feel like I "got it" the first time through)

I am also reading Writing the Natural Way by Gabrielle Rico. I am about three chapters into it and am so far underwhelmed.
For those of you who don't recognize the title it is one of those books that is suppose to help you tap into the creative part of your brain (Supposedly located in the right-half) As I am left handed, this supposedly gives me an advantage (Hah!)


I am curious, has anyone else here read this book or one like it? If so, what do you think of it and did it help you at all?

[Gabe1]

Originally posted by earthshoes:


I am curious, has anyone else here read this book or one like it? If so, what do you think of it and did it help you at all?

*Well, I haven't read that book, and I'm not sure if this is quite what you are asking, but I did read Creative Dreaming which was a very interesting little book on using your dreams as a source of creative material. Neat stuff about dream induction too. Anywho, off I go.

-Gabriel

[nyeldell]

Gabriel-

Was the book you speak of also by Gabrielle Rico? It sounds like an interesting read... Thanks...

Nathan :-)

[Britomart]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by earthshoes:
I've had the time and the resources to do some studying this winter--am the proud owner of several works at present, but my present favorite is William Carlos Williams.
I also read [b]The Sounds of Poetry by Robert Pinsky (I am re-reading that one because I don't feel like I "got it" the first time through)

** Oh thank God I thought I was the only stupid one. I am re-reading that too. I think I went through it too fast the first time. I need "Line Breaks for Dummies". http://www.everypoet.com/poetry/poetry_forums/smile.gif

[earthshoes]

Originally posted by Britomart:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by earthshoes:
I've had the time and the resources to do some studying this winter--am the proud owner of several works at present, but my present favorite is William Carlos Williams.
I also read [b]The Sounds of Poetry by Robert Pinsky (I am re-reading that one because I don't feel like I "got it" the first time through)

** Oh thank God I thought I was the only stupid one. I am re-reading that too. I think I went through it too fast the first time. I need "Line Breaks for Dummies". http://www.everypoet.com/poetry/poetry_forums/smile.gif


I don't know if its his style of communication or me, but I wouldn't suggest this book to a very young beginner either way. There was more than one section that almost put me to sleep, but I made myself re-read them in hopes that it would sink in.
Apparently some of it did.

At some point near the end suddenly several lights came on for me (The "AH HAH!" experience as my Behavioral Psych Prof used to call it) and his point about line-breaks and rhythms as related to vocal inflection suddenly made sense. I've decided it is worth reading it again.

Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone. http://www.everypoet.com/poetry/poetry_forums/smile.gif

[nyeldell]

I didn't feel that his subject material was too difficult, but more towards earthshoes's point, he simply went on and on at certain points. I finished the book last night, and although I understood, and it was certainly helpful and enlightening, I had to ask myself why he repeated himself so many times. But then you have to realize, repitition drives the subject home. The book is short enough, and filled with enough well written pieces of poetry, though, that it is an easy and good multiple read. I would reccomend it to even beginners, but with the advice that they take their time, and don't hesitate to give it another read afterward.

Nathan :-)