HomeThis post contains fascinating quotes from artists, writers and commentators and is getting looonger all the time. And of course, it’s about brains of poets, or, poets’ brains. And, look up to the left, under Home, for Quote of the Month, updated May 18, 2010.
This is the first few chapters of one of the books I am writing about the brains of poets, delving into the science and the art of poetry. No other site is synthesizing these very different worlds. See also: bibliography (under brains) for reading materials. I am, for instance, quite a way yet from the issue of creativity, and its relationship with mental illness. See Kay Redfield Jamison, Touched with Fire. Coming now: I am writing a second book that cuts to the chase, and in the first chapter tells you how a poet’s brain does what it does. Check out: brain bites, first items, intended to be short decisive ways to check your creative abilities.
BRAINS ARE HERE!!! Both Creepy and Amazing. Click on brains and zoom through tissues!
For great books of poetry, up and to the left: home. See other neat things for a creativity exercise, and random poetry aesthetics, June 29, 2009.
And go to Amazon.ca for my book reviews. Look under brain book reviews above - updated Dec 24, 2009
And NEW: The Poet’s Personality - Do you have what it takes to be highly creative in words, Aug 14, 2009. Do you recognize yourself below?
This post is the short notes for the lectures on the human brain, and the brains of poets, that I am giving at universities, writing festivals and annual general meetings of writers organizations in 2010 – 2011. Any university or college that wishes me to speak to their students on creativity, especially as it relates to creative writing, please get in touch with me.
POETS: LOOK AT THIS!!! Here are some suggestions for you to pay attention to regarding your brain. It will make you a far better poet. Updated April 22, 2010. Look below ‘Brains of Poets: Pay Great Attention to:’
SEE NUMBER 59. INVENT YOUR OWN LANGUAGE GAME, JANUARY 2010
Are You a Poet? Simple Tests.
For those who can’t commit to looooong chomps of text, some neat, discrete things about the poet’s brain – and yrz 2.