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Finding Creative Fodder in Other People's Art
While working on a project, James is reading stories by well-known authors to see how they’ve handled similar topics—a bit of exploration to find inspiration. The Gifted Underachievers wonder: is this wise? Is it valid, or is it too close to stealing? What are the risks? When balanced against the rewards, are they worth it? How do we find inspiration and new ideas anyway?
We go to prolific creatives like Jess Walter and Twyla Tharp for some answers. Our conclusion? Creating a project often means drawing on centuries of history and creative work as well as your personal experience, the…
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