The Process of Creativity

Utilizing the subconscious mind

The creative process moves through 4 stages…

Preparation

A time when the basic information or skills are assembled.

Continues on to...

Incubation

Which is a relaxed time when the person does not work consciously to solve the problem but when connections are un-consciously being made.

Then it leads eventually to...

Inspiration

The “eureka” experience when the person suddenly sees the solution.

Ends with...

Production

A time when the insights are put into a useful form.

The specifics of this basic process will vary depending on the type of creativity. Writing a novel is different from identifying a new chemical synthesis but the basic process and principles are the same across many different types of creativity.