Hugh MacLeod
How to Be Creative
ChangeThis, 2004
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A successful cartoonist shares his secrets to living and working with creative purpose.
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Dismayed and disillusioned with his career, cartoonist Hugh MacLeod sat at a bar one evening and began doodling on the backs of business cards. The success that followed proves that the path to creative breakthroughs is rarely linear. To you – the writer, the painter or any sort of maker – MacLeod offers myriad tips, including “avoid the watercooler gang” and “find your own shtik,” on how to nurture your creativity while also making a living. getAbstract recommends his suggestions to any professional with a deep itch to create something meaningful.
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About the Author
Hugh MacLeod is an American-born and UK-educated cartoonist, copywriter, and brand consultant. He began his career in television advertising and currently maintains a strong readership in the blogosphere.
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