Posts tagged creative strategies

CCR's Symphony

The start of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Proud Mary is one of those rather iconic bursts, instantly recognisable when you hear it.

It’s there because when writing that CCR album, John Fogerty was listening to a lot of Beethoven. Fogerty was impressed with the opening of the Fifth Symphony.

J KennySeptember 2, 2025writing process, writing coach, writing advice, creative process, creative strategies

Finding Your Own Road

All roads might lead to Rome, but you still have to find the road that works for you. There are many different ways to write and find your way through your story. But what works for someone else doesn't mean it's the way for you.

J KennySeptember 18, 2024writing process, creative process, Nick Cave, how to write a book, creative strategies