Flakyrock

Because it’s hard.

Creating takes a tremendous amount of time and effort. A creator must be able to visualize their creations and how they will be used. A creator must be able to pursue their creations even if no one else believes in them. The more creative you are, the more likely people won’t see your creations the way you do. A creator also needs to understand that 90% of what they create will be useless. But the 10% is definitely worth the effort. It is worth noting that the 90% isn’t entirely worthless, it does lead you to the 10%, and also helps you develop a process of creating.

So, if you want to be a creator, go out and create. Whatever you create will be valuable. It’s not always about the success or money, although those do help you with creating more things, it’s about the joy of creating. Whether it’s writing, or art, or new ideas, the act of creating is spiritual as well as productive.

Creative Collaboration sessions can help you create a great idea.

Level 1 Creativity – Innovate or create something like something else, but slightly different.  People understand it, and how it will fit in with their wants and needs.  Can be accomplished quickly and intuitively.

Level 2 Creativity – Create something somewhat different.  Not like something else, but still related to what you know.  People understand it, think it’s the next big thing.  It’s amazing to them. Some boundaries are crossed.

Level 3 Creativity – Create something different. Jumps beyond the expected. People find it difficult to understand how it works or how it benefits them. It must be developed before people understand it. Can be transformational. Sets a standard for others to follow. Breaks down boundaries between what was and what is now possible.

Level 4 Creativity – Creates something that has no relationship to current products or services. Starts a new movement. Changes knowledge.

Creative Collaborative sessions can help you reach Level 2.

Multiple sessions with lots of hard work in between can help you reach level 3.

To reach level 4 creativity, you need the right collaborators, the right circumstances, the right moment, talent, knowledge, and desire. Plus a great deal of courage.

Creative Collaborative Sessions are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Contact Mica Brown to learn how you can create and collaborate on a project. http://www.meetup.com/HackerLab/events/231285225/

or Contact Mica Brown in LinkedIn. My email is Mica@ at this address.

I’ve found that most people love being creators, but they don’t always understand what being a creator involves.

A creator must be persistent. It is fun to work with others to come up with ideas, but it takes time and effort to be truly creative.

Most people can be a little creative, take little steps, but to be truly creative you need to work hard. You have to shed your preconceptions, your desires, your needs, your tendencies to think along previous paths. Although it sounds easy, it is a difficult task.

Next you will need to think along new paths you aren’t always comfortable with. Ideas must be kept fluid and knowledge must be flexible enough to see things that are hidden around corners, or not there at all.

People who can’t do this find it difficult to make the time to be creative, especially with a group of creators. Creativity is a different experience and comfort level that some find hard to accept.

A creator can get stuck in the role of creator, and never understand that creating is only the start of the endeavor. A creator must go beyond the first burst of creative pleasure. They must take the next several steps. You can not depend on others to understand something that they can’t see, feel, or use. Once you have a working concept, then other possibilities become possible.

Step 1 Create
Step 2 Research, Redefine, Create Flow, Design Rough Concept
Step 3 Test to see if users will use it, want it, and how much
Step 4 Decide if it is feasible.  Money, Time, Make, Market, Resources, Desire
Step 5 If feasible, and it is wanted and needed, then make a working prototype, test it, redesign, test again. Revisit feasibility.
Step 6 You are ready to take it to investors, or take it to market.

What would be the best way to make a 30 second video pitch to promote myself as a Creative Collaborator.

Would it be useful and why? What would the video convey? Who would watch it? How would I get it to the right people? What will they get out of it? What will I get out of it?

It can’t be just an introduction. It must be more. It must introduce and give the viewer a reason to contact me to work together.

What would be needed for the production.

The Background. I could use a video screen behind or beside me to show text and images to support and enhance what I’m saying. At first I considered a whiteboard, but it needs to look professional. What information or images would I need? Contact information, website, list of experience, skills, type of creative person I am, what I can do as a facilitator, support tools that I use for creative collaboration.

The subject. What impression do I want to portray? How do I want to dress? Energy and passion are mandatory.
What things do I need to portray; language, professionalism, ability to communicate ideas, ability to work with others.

What key concepts do I need to convey? and How?
Ability to get others to be better creators as individuals and as a team. Show understanding of what makes good creators and collaborators.​
Work with people that are willing to go beyond boundaries.
State of mind
A passion
A belief
Creative talent
Drive/desire
Products
Concepts
Services
Processes
Categories
What’s missing
People

A little about myself.

I love to create songs. I’ve been writing songs for the last eight years. I’ve recently started a band with several teachers to bring the songs to life. I learned how to play guitar just so I could write songs.

I love to create applications. I’ve been developing ideas over the last seven years. I tried developing my ideas, but I realized I’m not a programmer. I’m a creator. I will continue development later.

I love to write. Words express ideas. I’ve been writing since 1994.  It is a habit that I hope to continue my entire life. It provides lubrication for my brain and an outlet for my creativity. I set up this Flakyrock.com website to use as a hub for my writing and for collaboration.

I love to create concepts. Concepts for me are everything from an entertainment creative habitat to social change. I’m working on different ways to make the connections necessary to move these concepts to practical application.

I love to create with people. I’ve been working on a creative collaboration environment where people can create together. I’m looking for people to help get this going.

I love to teach. I’ve been teaching for over 20 years. I started out teaching math, switched to computer applications and programming, then recently to engineering. Creativity and collaboration are used extensively in my classes.

In April of 2016, I’m reaching out to facilitate creative collaboration at HackerLab Sacramento.