by Chris | Jan 15, 2017 | The Basic Idea, Uncategorized
Inspiration is one of the most difficult things to write about–like anything creative–because there is very little consensus about what the word symbolises. It’s easy to talk about it casually, because we agree to same generalities, but if I use the same language on...
by Chris | Jan 8, 2017 | The Basic Idea, Uncategorized
There is so much to learn about art, design, or music. Most of it deals with interaction: you present your work as close to your ideal as possible using whatever means or skills you either have, will have, or can afford. If you focus on your handiwork you increase the...
by Chris | Dec 7, 2016 | The Basic Idea, Uncategorized
Most people are a blend of two extremes when songwriting. On one end is the objective, writers who fit pieces together like Lego, and subjective at the other, people driven by expression. One of the common issues shared by both extremes is how to start something new?*...
by Chris | Nov 20, 2016 | The Basic Idea, Uncategorized
Do I need to invent a sandwich or improve the sandwich? Those are two questions I use to help me focus my thinking at the start of a project or when I’m at some crossroads. Inventing* a sandwich is about two perspectives. On one side it’s a good way to get less...
by Chris | Oct 31, 2016 | The Basic Idea, Uncategorized
I’m drawn to write now. What I am asked the most is: how do I make so much work? Here is the short answer: I make time for it. But that’s not a very good answer because, even if that’s essentially true, just making time for creativity doesn’t guarantee anything. And...
