Tag Archives: Creativity

God Reaches Us through Art

By Robin Bates | Published: September 2, 2023

I share a talk about the relationship between God and creativity. Authors mentioned: Shelley, Homer, Plato, Silko, Walker, Clifton.

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The Stages of Creativity

By Robin Bates | Published: February 19, 2014

This magical Prévert poem captures the stages of the creative process.

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The Critic Sees No Farther than Behind

By Robin Bates | Published: March 11, 2013

Here’s a poem challenging criticism that undermines the poet.

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Steinbeck’s Agony (A Reminder to Chill)

By Robin Bates | Published: December 20, 2010

My novelist friend Rachel Kranz recently sent me an article by novelist William Kennedy about John Steinbeck’s self-doubts as a writer. She herself has been wrestling with self-doubts, even though she has a completed manuscript of what I think is a remarkable work, and the article lets her know that she is not alone. It […]

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