Seemingly sudden ideas usually come from subconscious processing of random details absorbed over time. buff.ly/hbXkI1M #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Playing a game or aimlessly reading might be your brain’s secret tool for staying open to creativity. buff.ly/f1OXHBn #creativity #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Writing tools evolve. Voice endures. AI will change workflows, not identity. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/12XIPvh #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Prompt-hunting is my warm-up. It helps me get moving without pressure. What’s your pre-writing stretch? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/ko4dlwe #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Creativity thrives when environments shift. Change your setting and trust your mind to work in the background. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/9l0QMuz #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #creativity

Today's ear worm is 'Rasputin', as sung by AURORA buff.ly/jwSIRHs #earworm

Inspiration doesn’t always come from books. Sometimes, it’s a song lyric that refuses to leave your head. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Ymd0ccB #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #creativity

Behind the scenes: A recent poem started as a joke. But “Little Mix” took a more sinister turn. What’s the most unexpected origin of your recent work? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Hu07c5U #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

When you're out of ideas, borrow a song. Your subconscious is probably already humming one. What song title could inspire your next draft? buff.ly/CKMkLL4 #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #creativity

Reading often feels like a test, but what if annotations are not about proving, but capturing? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/j02TjCh #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Creation doesn’t need to happen on schedule. But collection should. How do you keep collecting when life is busy? buff.ly/KcIcDDx #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Think of your creative work as a portfolio, not a single product. Each draft, essay, or poem can stand alone or feed into new formats like blog posts or talks. This mindset turns waiting for ‘the big finish’ into continuous value creation. buff.ly/ry71OSS #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Creative tools extend beyond software; they include prompts and habits that cultivate inspiration and discipline. What practices spark your creativity? buff.ly/RmQFacK #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Try writing in the voice of someone else. Mimicking a style or persona provides a fresh lens for expression, while breaking the pressure of ‘your own’ words. Who would you write as, if you had no restrictions? buff.ly/mKyL8PM #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Earworms inspire prompts. If it sticks in your head, write it down. What’s looping in your mind right now? Read about my poem, 'Paranoid', in The Ode Map: buff.ly/tAuXHQu #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

I've started thinking out loud more. I realised that I was censoring thoughts too early. I've written a bit about it, and using voice-to-text tools, here: buff.ly/0z0DvNb #writing #reflection #creativity

AI-assisted thinking is convenient but there’s no substitute for human reflection. Each time we avoid thinking, we risk dulling a skill essential for empathy and nuanced understanding. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/D07ygSs #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

A short week, but a productive one. A new collaboration, articles on mentoring and procrastination, and book 2 past the halfway mark. Week note, "Professional traction & personal distraction": buff.ly/DEjXWq9 #weeknote #fractional

Grant yourself permission to write badly. Trying to write perfectly often stops you from writing at all. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/svzy6Jp #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Inspiration doesn’t wait until you’re ready. It arrives uninvited. The question is: are you prepared to catch it? buff.ly/Sbt07wY #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Scrivener is where I shape. The notebook is where I explore. What’s your space for raw vs. refined? buff.ly/4vs1RP2 #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

A reading retreat is not a break from writing but a recalibration. It returns the writer to the desk with renewed rhythm, not recycled ideas. How do you reset your creative flow? buff.ly/4LXsAn4 #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Notes left behind are half-messages. We provide the other half. buff.ly/8z0P00I #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Some of the best creative bursts happen unexpectedly & fast. Imagine writing 4 complete clerihews in just thirty minutes. What sparks your creative flow like this? buff.ly/LV9B2SS #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Less writing last week, more planning and taking stock. Sometimes you need to step back to see where you're going. Read "Content plotting & deft potting" here: buff.ly/Ar5zRDh #weeknote #amWriting #fractional

Books are prompts. Every annotation is a conversation starter for your creativity. buff.ly/7HCkAET #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Read yourself through Winter! Treat yourself to ANY book Jan 17-19 and be in with a chance to win a £250 digital gift card. Every sales supports indie bookshops: buff.ly/OCVZGyD

Returning to old work isn’t nostalgia, it’s creative archaeology with new tools and fresh eyes. Have you tried it? buff.ly/LM9W4jL #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Read yourself through Winter! Treat yourself to ANY book Jan 17-19 and be in with a chance to win a £250 digital gift card. Every sales supports indie bookshops: buff.ly/OCVZGyD

Productivity tip: celebrate pomodoros, not just word counts. Progress is easier to track — and reward. What would your day feel like if it ended with six small wins? buff.ly/87xxS7c #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Read yourself through Winter! Treat yourself to ANY book Jan 17-19 and be in with a chance to win a £250 digital gift card. Every sales supports indie bookshops: buff.ly/OCVZGyD

After twenty years of professional experience and hard work on his book, Jonathan still struggled to find an audience. Dedication isn't enough; visibility matters too. buff.ly/fNpqoMQ #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Read yourself through Winter! Treat yourself to ANY book Jan 17-19 and be in with a chance to win a £250 digital gift card. Every sales supports indie bookshops: buff.ly/OCVZGyD

Use an obituary as a poetic seed. Pick one life. Honour it. Invent from it. Transform it. See how in The Ode Map: buff.ly/fU0KmjK #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

The solution to strategy-execution gaps isn't more documents or more comprehensive comms. It's deliberate translation mechanisms across perspectives, ways of working, & language. Part 1 of a two-part series on why strategies get lost in execution: buff.ly/2y8RJWw #strategy #operations #delivery

What if the secret to creativity isn't waiting for inspiration to strike but sneaking up on it sideways? By distancing ourselves from the direct problem, we open new angles for ideas to emerge. Learn more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/YBuxxbf #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

I don’t always understand what I’ve written. At least, not immediately. What’s something you wrote before you knew what it meant? buff.ly/VFN0qBw #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Embrace the gaps in your daily life. In those pauses, meaning has room to grow and surprising ideas may emerge. What might you discover in your next quiet moment? buff.ly/YbxxOAO #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Two articles, a reflective piece, and a poem. Quite a productive writing week. Read "A Week of gaps & a Dearth of naps" here: buff.ly/7M9szTv #weeknote #amWriting

Poetry can be more than art; it acts as a pressure valve to release built-up feelings. What's your outlet? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/nwGGrTY #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

The feeling of being 'lost' creatively often means you’re about to enter uncharted territory. How can embracing uncertainty open doors rather than close them? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/bl9ZB7F #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity

Walking boosts creative thinking, movement loosens stuck thoughts. Where could a walk take your next idea? More creativity tips: buff.ly/cH3s9YQ #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity

Ozzy’s passing is a reminder that creativity leaves echoes; every artist builds a bridge for others to walk. Read 'Paranoid' in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Rvt4iNo #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Today’s ear worm is ‘Closer’, by Mercy Girl #earworm

Unfamiliar places dislodge familiar thoughts. That’s why new environments feed creativity. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/pvZ4D09 #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

An acrostic poem uses constraints to foster creativity. "Salute" employed LITTLE MIX as a backbone. Have you tried constraints in your writing? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/IM9xkxb #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

Earworms and found notes: These intrusions can ignite entire creative projects. Have you noticed this happening in your work? Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/DnPr4XT #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

For the first time in years, I actually did something for NYE. Went to The Oxford in Totterdown. Had a reasonably all-right time. (High praise from me, to be fair.) I also did some automation and AI 'stuff'. Read all about it in 'Low Energy Ops and New Year Bops': buff.ly/3vIHgd1 #weeknote

Creativity often hides where you least expect it. Magnetic poetry on a fridge door is a perfect example. Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/99QkqdU #amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry

I’d be shaking if I had a dog that could speak one word, let alone 8