ABSTRACT
Artists, writers, scientists, and philosophers have tried to break down the creative process as a series of defined steps, from the beginning to the end product. In truth, there isn’t a definitive, step-by-step sequence for every situation. This chapter attempts to break down the creative activity into four stages, where readers Develop, Stop, gain Insight, and Evaluate their ideas. This process, much like other theoretical, step-by-step descriptions, happens sometimes but not every time. On occasion, there is no progression of steps, or warning. Because frustration is uncomfortable, the readers brain may find it difficult to hold attention for very long. As a result, their mind might try to divert their attention by seeking distraction.
