AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien
Creativity Sparks: Toni Morrison
Jan 18, 2023
Explore the life and work of Toni Morrison, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author, as Susan and Laura discuss her ability to center her own world in writing and the power of her words. They share their fascination with Morrison's work, particularly 'The Bluest Eye', and uncover the layers of meaning within it. The chapter also explores Morrison's journey from editor to writer and her profound impact on storytelling and race. Embracing creativity and following passions are highlighted as important takeaways.
01:05:53
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Toni Morrison's writing centered and privileged black voices and experiences, providing a different perspective for readers.
- Morrison's commitment to waking up early and dedicating time to write demonstrates the importance of finding the right time for creative work.
Deep dives
The Creative Countdown and New Year Creativity Kickoff
The podcast episode discusses the upcoming Sparkfile Creativity Countdown, 10 days of free daily prompts delivered to your inbox to spark creativity. Listeners are encouraged to sign up for the countdown and receive a fresh creative prompt each day from December 22nd to the 31st. Additionally, the episode announces the Sparkfile 2024 New Year Creativity Kickoff, a two-day event in which participants can refocus their creative vision and create a plan for a self-expressed 2024. The episode highlights the importance of starting and finishing creative projects and emphasizes the benefits of joining the creativity kick off.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode