Developing Multiple Talents [Kindle Edition]

Douglas Eby (Author)

Book Description

This is a brief overview of some of the key aspects of our personality and inner life that can affect how well we access and express creative talents. Included are references to creativity research, quotes and perspectives of psychologists, creativity coaches and personal development leaders, as well as comments by a wide range of actors, directors, writers and other creative people.

[Note - I updated and expanded the book in August, 2012.]

Many people share an enthusiasm for exploring and expressing multiple creative talents and passions, often from a very young age. The dynamic complexity of creative abilities in multitalented people is a huge field of study - I have been researching and writing on aspects of creativity and high ability for more than twenty years.

My hope is that you find material in this book to be of interest and value in pointing toward areas to more deeply explore, to help you more fully realize your own abilities - what Jean Houston ["A Passion for the Possible," among many other books] referred to as "our many selves. We have a vast crew within.”

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Packed full of insights and resources for the creative life, this book offers new ways to thrive as a creative person. I highly recommend it as a resource for anyone who wants to understand the psychology behind our creative drive."
- Cynthia Morris, Writing and creativity coach

"Part book about creativity, part compendium of useful tidbits, quotations and research, and part annotated bibliography, this is a wildly useful and highly entertaining resource."
- Stephanie S. Tolan, fiction writer and consultant on the needs of the gifted.

"The book is kaleidoscopical, just like the subject he describes."
- Willem Kuipers, counselor for extra intelligent people; author of the book Enjoying the Gift of Being Uncommon.

"Douglas Eby does an extraordinary job of integrating complex characteristics into a complete overview of the multitalented personality."
- Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT, Creativity coach, Family Therapist

About the Author

Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer, researcher and online publisher on the psychology of creative expression and personal growth. He is author of the Talent Development Resources series of sites.

Product Details

• File Size: 311 KB
• Print Length: 218 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Douglas Eby (September 20, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005OM0Q94
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,252 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource November 25, 2012

By Edith D. Johnston

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Douglas Eby provides insight and connections to all aspects and experiences of having and developing Multiple Talents. Many points you can relate to with links to learning more.

More About the Author

Douglas Eby, M.A./Psychology, is a writer, researcher and online publisher on creativity and personal growth. He is creator of the Talent Development Resources series of sites [talentdevelop.com] - which includes Highly Sensitive; High Ability; The Creative Mind; Anxiety Relief Solutions; Inner Talent Interviews; Depression and Creativity; The Inner Actor; The Inner Entrepreneur; The Inner Writer; Personal Growth Information, and other sites.

He has been researching creativity and creative people for more than twenty years, and has interviewed many dozens of actors, writers, directors, designers, painters and other artists for a variety of print and online magazines and sites. He has also interviewed multiple psychologists and coaches who work with creative people.