Exploring Creativity Through Drawing and Writing

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The chapter delves into the collaboration and friendship of the speakers, who started an attention club combining drawing and writing to enhance focus and meaning-making. They discuss engaging in creative practices, normalizing imperfection, and exploring childhood influences on creativity. Various drawing and writing exercises are shared to encourage listeners to tap into their creative capacities and foster genuine connections through artistic expression.

If you found yourself doodling or writing a lot as a child but then lost the hobby as you grew up, Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman want to help you recapture your spark. Wendy MacNaughton is an illustrator, the author of “How to Say Goodbye”, and the creator of Draw Together, an art and learning community. Laurel Braitman is a TED Fellow, the author of the memoir “What Looks Like Bravery”, and the founder of Writing Medicine, a community of writing healthcare professionals. Together, Wendy and Laurel created Attention Club, a group of people pursuing creativity by practicing focus with one another. In this episode, Wendy and Laurel join Chris for an in-person chat at the 2024 TED Conference where they discuss the feelings that arise when sharing art with an audience and why embracing mistakes can lead to more meaningful work.

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