http://dir.salon.com/topics/creativity/?source=rss&aim=creativity en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/12/15/blocked/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/12/15/blocked/index.html?source=rss I'm stuck creatively and don't know where to turn. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/08/11/which_city/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/08/11/which_city/index.html?source=rss I'm artistic, capable, driven ... so where should I live after I graduate? By James Hannaham Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/books/review/2008/04/11/richard_florida/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/review/2008/04/11/richard_florida/index.html?source=rss Richard Florida has made a career out of explaining the economic importance of the creative class. His latest book is a field guide to their moving and mating habits. By Katy Read Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2004/08/05/kephart/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2004/08/05/kephart/index.html?source=rss In "Seeing Past Z," Beth Kephart argues that ambitious parents are smothering their kids' creativity with lessons, activities and schedules. By Anneli Rufus Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2003/08/19/loners/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2003/08/19/loners/index.html?source=rss In an excerpt from "Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto," Anneli Rufus explains why it is indeed better to be far from the madding crowd. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/06/24/living_in_la/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/06/24/living_in_la/index.html?source=rss I've been trying to break into the film biz but I'm thinking about giving up and moving home By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/06/02/webbed_feet/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/06/02/webbed_feet/index.html?source=rss Concentration on my goal seems to yield no results: How can I transform myself? I want to spread my toes and swim! By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/05/19/creativity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/05/19/creativity/index.html?source=rss I've had some success at 60, but it seems downhill from here. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/04/28/creative_husband/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/04/28/creative_husband/index.html?source=rss We're going bankrupt and losing our house because he refuses to take a job. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/03/19/sober_and_boring/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/03/19/sober_and_boring/index.html?source=rss My friend used to be brilliant and troubled. Now she's fine and ... dull. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/02/05/writing_about_others/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/02/05/writing_about_others/index.html?source=rss Some of my best stories are true. What are the ethics? By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/01/05/creativity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2009/01/05/creativity/index.html?source=rss I'm not the only creative one in the marriage; I feel bad that he works a day job. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/11/14/creative_type/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/11/14/creative_type/index.html?source=rss I see this dazzling world full of art and fun -- how do I connect to it? By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/09/30/distracted_writer/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/09/30/distracted_writer/index.html?source=rss Every time I start to do my assignment, I find myself surfing the Web instead! By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/08/20/slush_pile/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/08/20/slush_pile/index.html?source=rss Everything was fine until I started reading unsolicited manuscripts. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/07/31/australia/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/07/31/australia/index.html?source=rss I've had some successes and some design internships, but I think I should move to Australia. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/07/17/wrong_art/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/07/17/wrong_art/index.html?source=rss Should I paint, or sculpt, or write? I can't decide. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/30/writing_fellowship/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/30/writing_fellowship/index.html?source=rss I'm lucky, I know I'm lucky, but I don't feel lucky. I just feel burdened. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/27/need_solitude/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/27/need_solitude/index.html?source=rss Is there something wrong with me? Why can't I just be lovable and outgoing? By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/13/ungreen_boyfriend/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2008/05/13/ungreen_boyfriend/index.html?source=rss He says we'll all be dead in 100 years so who cares if he pollutes the air! By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/11/07/creative_duty/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/11/07/creative_duty/index.html?source=rss I know I am different. I know I go for broke. What if my gift is rejected? By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/08/13/rejection/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/08/13/rejection/index.html?source=rss I know it's part of the game, but it's beginning to defeat me. By Cary Tennis Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/04/25/creativity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/col/tenn/2007/04/25/creativity/index.html?source=rss I don't want to be a laughingstock, but I am a creative type! Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/col/mill/2001/06/27/nell_casey/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/col/mill/2001/06/27/nell_casey/index.html?source=rss Laura Miller talks to Nell Casey, the editor of a new anthology on depression, about the illness and its connection to the creative process. By Cynthia Kuhn and Wilkie Wilson Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:12:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/addiction/drugs/2000/08/09/creativity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/addiction/drugs/2000/08/09/creativity/index.html?source=rss Can one become more creative by doing drugs?