Archive - Two Friends Talk About Writing and the Brain

Creative Elation: the State of Flow

And not just for writers!

Mar 7 •

Elizabeth Roper Marcus

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Barbara Schildkrout

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Harnessing the Power of Mental Association to Get Deeper

How association works: it’s about the brain!

Oct 30, 2024 •

Elizabeth Roper Marcus

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Barbara Schildkrout

What Does Going "Deeper" Mean?

Is there a deeper place in the brain or is it just a metaphor?

Oct 17, 2024 •

Elizabeth Roper Marcus

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Barbara Schildkrout

Unearthing Layers of Meaning

The surprising evolution of an Instagram post

Oct 3, 2024 •

Elizabeth Roper Marcus

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Barbara Schildkrout

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