books about the creative process

011 - Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity

011 - Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity

In his book, Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity, Keith Sawyer outlines 8 stages of the creative process but rather than following a clear and direct path forward, starting here and ending there, the path to greater creativity has more zigs and zags; it’s unpredictable, erratic, and yes, surprising. Here are my three biggest takeaways from this book:

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