The New York Times writer Michael Paulson’s article “Broadway’s Biggest Debut: King Kong: You’ve never seen a puppet like this before” explores creative concerns raised by some of the show’s artists. What does it take to bring a giant creature to a stage musical?
It’s a myth that inspiration floods the brains of the most creative of us. I know plenty of writers, musicians, painters, and other creative folks whose projects stall until a new approach eventually dawns on them. We all need strategies for finding fresh ideas, especially when meeting deadlines.
How do we stir our imaginations and restore enthusiasm so that we can move forward on projects? Here are a few approaches to consider: