Description
Part business resource, part inspirational workbook, The Lone Brainstormer is a visually-driven idea generator that teaches self-employed professionals-be they artists, freelancers, or CEOs-the habits they need to bring out their hidden creative talents.
Offering tips, tools, and exercises aimed at crushing mental blocks and forging ahead with fresh ideas, The Lone Brainstormer is a beautifully illustrated book for anyone who has found their calling and needs help sustaining it.
About the Author
Carrie Anton worked as a full-time author and editor for American Girl Publications' Advice & Activity line from 2005 through 2013, during which time she wrote several contemporary nonfiction books for 8-to-12-year-old girls. Anton left the cube life in 2013 to grow Wonder: An Idea Studio while girl-bossing as a freelance writer. Her writing has been published by Women's Health, Family Circle, Oxygen, Draft, and Outside, among others. Jessica Nordskog is the former Lifestyle Editor for American Girl magazine, where she developed crafts, recipes, and parties for girls. She later worked in product development, designing accessories for the contemporary line of dolls. In 2011, Nordskog ended her career at Mattel to begin a new one as a freelance designer. Since starting her own business, she has designed everything from logos, annual reports, and menus to t-shirt graphics and books. Her clients include Rodale, Henry Holt & Co., Bean Sprouts Cafe, The Water Council, and Organic Valley.
Reviews
There was never a cure for writer's block-until now. Dynamic duo Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog guide freelancers, creatives and independent professionals through successful brainstorming sessions in Me, Myself & Ideas. As the founds of Wonder: An Idea Studio and former editors of American Girl, these idea people know how to lasso that breakthrough revelation you've been waiting for. (Madison Magazine)
Book Information
ISBN 9781449496289
Author Carrie Anton
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
Weight(grams) 324g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 168mm * 13mm
Offering tips, tools, and exercises aimed at crushing mental blocks and forging ahead with fresh ideas, The Lone Brainstormer is a beautifully illustrated book for anyone who has found their calling and needs help sustaining it.
About the Author
Carrie Anton worked as a full-time author and editor for American Girl Publications' Advice & Activity line from 2005 through 2013, during which time she wrote several contemporary nonfiction books for 8-to-12-year-old girls. Anton left the cube life in 2013 to grow Wonder: An Idea Studio while girl-bossing as a freelance writer. Her writing has been published by Women's Health, Family Circle, Oxygen, Draft, and Outside, among others. Jessica Nordskog is the former Lifestyle Editor for American Girl magazine, where she developed crafts, recipes, and parties for girls. She later worked in product development, designing accessories for the contemporary line of dolls. In 2011, Nordskog ended her career at Mattel to begin a new one as a freelance designer. Since starting her own business, she has designed everything from logos, annual reports, and menus to t-shirt graphics and books. Her clients include Rodale, Henry Holt & Co., Bean Sprouts Cafe, The Water Council, and Organic Valley.
Reviews
There was never a cure for writer's block-until now. Dynamic duo Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog guide freelancers, creatives and independent professionals through successful brainstorming sessions in Me, Myself & Ideas. As the founds of Wonder: An Idea Studio and former editors of American Girl, these idea people know how to lasso that breakthrough revelation you've been waiting for. (Madison Magazine)
Book Information
ISBN 9781449496289
Author Carrie Anton
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
Weight(grams) 324g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 168mm * 13mm
