Enhancing the creative process through the Loesje creative text : writing techniques

Abstract

The discussion is centered on creativity m the context of process and stimulation of creative potential through the techniques. As it is premised, the creative action has various circumstanes which can be fostered by a particular method; hence the references are made, where appropriate, to the main concepts of the theory of creativity and other fields of study. Particular attention is drawn to creative writing as a creative process and specific tools that help to develop creative attitudes and harness the process. Thus, several topics seem to recur in the discussion which are likely to foster the process, namely group work, environment and conformity, enjoyment, self and leadership, motivation, preliminary instructions and practical tools. The experiment is based on the Loesje creative text writing workshops wherein the participants collectively create short texts (slogans) by being guided by the facilitator of the workshop. Loesje is seen as an enhancing creativity tool, parallel with acknowledged tools for fostering creativity. The analysis of the data collected during the experiment and the results driven by the comparison of the responses of two target groups that participated in the workshops. The findings analysis is divided into six major factors highlighted by the respondents as stimulating their creative potential.