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Creative Pep Talk

384 - 3 Sources of Creative Fuel for When You're Running on Empty with Hanif Abdurraqib

Oct 12, 2022
Guest Hanif Abdurraqib, a writer and poet, discusses maintaining inspiration and perspective in creative outlets. Topics include incorporating source material, the role of living in the creative process, returning to a story for depth, and podcast recommendations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using second-hand source material can provide inspiration and depth to creative projects.
  • Living and engaging with the world brings freshness and newness to creative work by infusing personal experiences and connections.

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Using Second Hand Source Material for Inspiration

In this podcast episode, the host explores the idea of using second-hand source material as a way to stay creatively inspired. He discusses how the guest, Hanif Abdul-Rakhib, uses second-hand source material in his creative projects, such as exploring Whitney Houston's relationship with black audiences in his book. The host highlights the potential missed opportunity of not incorporating research and outside sources into one's creative process and emphasizes the importance of drawing inspiration from other mediums.

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