Tag Archives: creativity

25 Or 6 To 4

Posted on August 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

In 1986, the band Chicago found themselves at a bit of a crossroads as a band. Their lead singer, whose songwriting and drive had allowed them to have a couple of massive hit albums in the first half of the … Continue reading →

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Places That Are Good To Write In

Posted on July 9, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the concerns that creative people have is what areas are good to write in.  Some people find themselves able to write in unusual circumstances.  Surprisingly enough, as it may seem, jail has been a found of creativity for … Continue reading →

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No Soul Is Ever Truly Free

Posted on May 19, 2023 by nathanalbright

Recently, freelance sports commentator Pat McAfee, who had previously had a long and successful career as a football player in the NFL before becoming a popular independent sportscaster, accepted a large deal to join ESPN sports. This move has attracted … Continue reading →

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Signs Of Authenticity

Posted on February 28, 2023 by nathanalbright

What are the signs of authenticity? We live in a world where there is a great desire on the part of people for art that connects with them personally that comes from a genuine place on the part of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Being Creative

Posted on October 8, 2021 by nathanalbright

Being Creative, by Laura Bartnick [Note: This book was provided free of charge by the Christian Indie Publishers Association Book Review Program. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In reading this book, I was struck by the fact that … Continue reading →

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On The External Conditions Of Creativity

Posted on August 11, 2021 by nathanalbright

I spend a fair amount of time thinking about the context of writing and creativity in general. As someone who is relatively creative in my approach, and with a strong personal voice, I try to understand why it is I … Continue reading →

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Empathy And The Writer

Posted on July 8, 2021 by nathanalbright

It is fortunate that with most of us reading and writing, listening and singing, and other complementary activities go together. Becoming familiar with the creativity of others feeds one’s own creativity in a variety of ways. It gives us something … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Wright Brothers

Posted on July 6, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough If anything is known about the Wright Brothers it is the fact that they were the first people to engage in powered flight, in Kitty Hawk, in the Hatteras region of North Carolina. And, … Continue reading →

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Death Of The Artist

Posted on May 25, 2021 by nathanalbright

I find myself deeply amused by the question of how one separates art from the artist. Although I find myself to be of a highly different perspective and worldview than most who engage in such matters, the more one knows … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sounds Like Teen Spirit

Posted on May 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-Off Riffs, And The Secret History Of Rock And Roll, by Timothy English One of the secrets of the history of rock & roll is now unoriginal much of it is. It is common … Continue reading →

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